I recently listened to a sermonette by Chaplain Barry C. Black, and I was blessed by his message on prayer. I want to remember his suggestions, so am 'recording' them here.
1. Prayer~make it as natural as breathing.
2.Use prayer to keep you from despair.
3.Do not expect a "yes" to every prayer.
"Oh my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from M; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will." Matthew 26:39
4.Persevere in prayer
5.Pray in faith.
"... men always ought to pray and not lose heart." Luke 18:1
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7
"And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." Galatians 6:9
""But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6
6.Survive through prayer.
Now to put it all into practice!
