I can't begin to think that I could add any further insight about prayer in addition to what has already been said and written. I wanted to share some highlights I have been reading from the pastor's conference I have been following on Twitter. Some of these have really made me think about the importance of prayer in my life and how earnest I have been in the practice of it. Please feel free to share your thoughts as well.
John Piper's opening prayer:
"Show us how by prayer we can move the arm of God."
Joel Beeke:
"Private, prayerful prayer is the minister's greatest weapon."
"The goal is not quantity, but quality in prayer."
"Backsliding begins in the private closet of prayer."
"We need to refuse to leave God alone."
How to take hold of yourself for more prayer:
1. Remember the value of prayer.
2. Maintain the priority of prayer.
3. Pray with sincerity.
4.Cultivate a continuous spirit of prayer.
5. Work toward organization in intercessory prayer.
6. Read the Bible for prayer. We need to listen to God and then talk to Him.
7. Keep Biblical balance in your prayers.
"Whenever you have the impulse to pray, pray!"
