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Do I want to pray or only to think about my human problems? Do I want to pray or simply kneel there contemplating my sorrow? Do I want to direct my prayer toward God or let it direct itself towards me?

Sincerity is the prime requisite in every approach to the God who... Hates all hypocrisy, falsehood, and deceit.

Though smooth be the heartless prayer, no ear in heaven will mind it; And the finest phrase falls dead, if there is no feeling behind it.

Of all things, guard against neglecting God in the secret place of prayer.

Prayer is a rising up and a drawing near to God in mind and in heart, and in spirit.

Every chain that spirits wear crumbles in the breadth of prayer.

Pray always; Pray, and never faint; Pray, without ceasing, Pray.

Too many of us hear without heeding, read without responding, confess without changing, profess without practicing, worship without witnessing, and seek without sharing.

The prayer that is faithless is fruitless.

Prayer is the soul's breathing itself into the bosom of its heavenly Father.