Ellen Gould White
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Ellen Gould White über: "What does Ellen White write about prayer?"
Answer
Ellen White describes prayer as opening the heart to God as to a friend. In her words, it strengthens spiritual life and can take place anytime and anywhere. She recommends both family prayer and personal prayer and emphasizes that prayer does not replace duty.
Opening the Heart to God
»Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend. Not that it is necessary in order to make known to God what we are, but in order to enable us to receive Him. Prayer does not bring God down to us, but brings us up to Him.«
Prayer in Daily Life and in Solitude
»We should pray in the family circle, and above all we must not neglect secret prayer, for it is the life of the soul. […] There is no time or place in which it is inappropriate to offer a petition to God.«
Prayer and Spiritual Strength
»Prayer is the breath of the soul. It is the secret of spiritual power. No other means of grace can be substituted, and the health of the soul be preserved.«
Prayer and Action
»There are conditions to the fulfillment of the promises of God, and prayer can never take the place of duty.«
A Prayer for the Morning
»Consecrate yourself to God in the morning; make this your very first work. Let your prayer be, “Take me, O Lord, as wholly Thine. I lay all my plans at Thy feet. Use me today in Thy service. Abide with me, and let all my work be wrought in Thee.”«
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