Ellen Gould White über: "Prayer practical ??"

Prayer is far more than a religious form; it is described as the “breath of the soul” and the mystery of spiritual power. Practically it means opening one’s heart to God as to a friend and concretely entrusting Him with all business concerns, disappointments, joys, and fears. Practical implementation includes persistently holding on to God’s promises, even when an answer is delayed, as well as nurturing prayer in private, within the family, and in collaborative work.

The Practice of Prayer in Daily Life

»Practice prayer; cultivate humility and meekness; but commit the preservation of your soul to God. Rely on the Holy Spirit in everything you do, for He is our strength, our ability. ... Pray, pray; be earnest in prayer. Entrust everything to God in prayer—your business concerns, your disappointments, your joys, your fears. When you do this, you will have an awareness of God’s presence, and gratitude and thankfulness will rise from your heart and lips in verbal praise.«

1 - Ellen Gould White, This Day With God (TDG 22.4)

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Prayer as a Source of Power and Spiritual Breathing

»Prayer is the breath of the soul. It is the mystery of spiritual power. No other means of grace can replace it when the health of the soul is to be preserved. Prayer brings the heart into immediate contact with the source of life and strengthens the tendons and muscles of religious experience. Family prayer and public prayer have their place, but it is the quiet communion with God that sustains the life of the soul.«

2 - Ellen Gould White, In Heavenly Places (HP 83.5)

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Perseverance and Trust in God’s Promises

»This request for wisdom must not be a meaningless prayer that is forgotten as soon as it is finished. It is a prayer that expresses the strong, earnest longing of the heart... If the answer does not come immediately after the prayer, do not grow weary of waiting and do not become fickle. Do not waver. Cling to the promise: “He who calls you is faithful; He will also do it.” Press on your concern like the persistent widow and be firm in your intention.«

3 - Ellen Gould White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2 (2T 131.1)

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Clarity in Public Prayer

»Let those who pray and those who speak pronounce their words correctly and speak in clear, distinct, and steady tones. Prayer, when presented properly, is a power for good. ... The Lord calls all who are connected with His service to pay attention to the care of the voice, so that they may express the great and solemn truths He has entrusted to them in an acceptable manner.«

4 - Ellen Gould White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6 (6T 382.2)

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