LIFE CHANGING PRAYER compiled by Debra Maffett

on public prayer, he does not love private devotion, and, therefore,
does not habituate himself to the practice of it.
The true Christian loves to pray secretly, and values such exercises
for the effect they have on him in . . .
humbling the soul,
mortifying pride,
debasing self,
weaning the heart from the world,
embittering sin,
rendering the mind more spiritual, and
exalting the Savior in the affections.
He habituates himself to, and perseveres in the practice of, secret
prayer. And a diligent and conscientious continuing in such welldoing,
most assuredly affords a decisive evidence of sincerity.
There is no means of grace more enriching to the soul than private
prayer.
It is a golden pipe, through which the Lord is graciously pleased to
convey spiritual blessings to the soul. He knows all our needs, and,
without our asking him, could supply them all in the best manner,
and at the best possible time. But he will be inquired of by the house
of Israel, to do for them according to the exceeding great and
precious promises he has given. (Ezekiel 36.37.)
How often has the believer found the Lord's promises of grace here
verified, and been enabled to look forward, with joyful hope, to the
fulfillment of those which relate to glory hereafter — while he has
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