Prayer, its Nature & Technique - Kirpal Singh

HOW TO OVERCOME PRAYER DEFINED INNER DIFFICULTIESStill, the underlying object in offering prayer, isthat we may know and understand our needs, beprepared for the fulfillment of the same whenthe time comes and be thankful to Him.We are thy children, O Master,Grant thou the gift of right understanding. 36To the ignorant children, Father giveth thelight. 37GURU RAM DASSometimes it might seem that our prayers for riddancefrom calamities are not heeded, but in allcertainty we do get from them fortitude enoughto withstand the calamities, and strength tosuccessfully combat them without feeling theirsting and their pinching effect.8. How to Overcome Inner DifficultiesHEART is the pulpit for offering prayer andmust, therefore, be cleaned and purifiedbefore we engage in prayer.(i) Purity of heart consists in respectful andhumble attitude toward God, free from all caresand anxieties of the world.The All-knowing Himself sets everythingright.To Him, O Nanak! offer ye thy prayer. 38GURU ANGAD31