Prayer, its Nature & Technique - Kirpal Singh

THE ESSENTIALS PRAYER DEFINED OF PRAYERfor an objective and to work hard for achievingthe same is the right type of prayer in the truestsense of the word. Effort should be combinedwith prayer, for mere lip service to reach the goalwill not help much. In all sincerity one shouldpray, and indeed the very striving for a thingwith heart and soul is the greatest prayer and isbound to fructify.In all trials and tribulations, one must try torid himself of his weariness and pray to Godthat He may help him in his endeavors. This isthe only right attitude. In the Koran, it is saidthat when Moses and Aaron prayed for victoryover the Pharaoh, God, accepting their prayers,commanded them to stand steadfast and not tofollow the tracks of those who were ignorant ofthe Reality. Moses too, commanded his followersto be true and seek the help of God. In momentsof storm and stress, never grow disheartened,especially as you stand on the bedrock of Godand Godman. If, in spite of this, you fail in yourendeavors, then take that failure as coming fromGod for your good.6. The Essentials of PrayerIf ye then, being evil, know how to give goodgifts unto your children, how much moreshall your Father which is in Heaven givegood things to them that ask Him. 20CHRIST21