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Answer
Ellen White describes prayer as the opening of the heart toward God as toward a friend and as the “breath of the soul,” which is essential for spiritual life. It is the God‑ordained channel of communication through which we receive strength for our daily duties and victories over temptations.
\n\nShe especially emphasizes silent, personal prayer as a source of spiritual power that brings the heart into direct contact with the source of life. Since even Jesus, the sinless Son of God, felt the necessity of prayer, we as weak humans should all the more seek constancy in prayer to receive divine help.
\n\nPrayer as a Heart Fellowship with God
\n\n\n\n»Prayer is the opening of the heart before God as before a friend. The eye of faith will perceive God very closely, and the petitioner can receive precious evidence of divine love and care for him.«
The Breath of the Soul and the Source of Power
\n\n\n»Prayer is the breath of the soul. It is the secret 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. ... it is the silent fellowship with God that sustains the soul’s life.«
The Example of Jesus and Our Necessity
\n\n\n»His humanity made prayer a necessity and a privilege. He found comfort and joy in fellowship with His Father. And if the Redeemer of humanity, the Son of God, felt the necessity of prayer, how much more should weak, sinful mortals feel the need for earnest, persistent prayer.«
A Channel of Communication
\n\n\n»Prayer is the communication channel between our souls and God. God speaks to us through His Word; we answer Him through our prayers, and He always listens to us. We cannot tire or burden Him with our frequent heart‑to‑heart conversations.«
Victory through Persistent Prayer
\n\n\n»The greatest victories of the Church of Christ or of an individual Christian are not those won by talent or education, by wealth or the favor of people. They are the victories won in the audience hall before God, when earnest, struggling faith grasps the mighty arm of power.«
Prayer Anywhere and Anytime
\n\n\n»There is no time or place where it would be inappropriate to bring a request to God. ... In the midst of the bustle on the street, in the middle of a business commitment we can send a request to God and plead for divine guidance ... A chamber of fellowship can be found wherever we are.«
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