Prayer

Use simple language in prayer.—High-flown language is inappropriate in prayer,
whether the petition be offered in the pulpit, in the family circle, or in secret.
Especially should the one offering public prayer use simple language, that others
may understand what is said and unite with the petition.
It is the heart-felt prayer of faith that is heard in heaven and answered on
earth.—(Gospel Workers, 177.)
It is our privilege to kneel when in prayer.—Both in public and in private
worship it is our privilege to bow on our knees before God when we offer our petitions
to Him. Jesus, our example, “kneeled down, and prayed.” Luke 22:41. Of His
disciples it is recorded that they, too, “kneeled down, and prayed.” Acts 9:40. Paul
declared, “I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 3:14.
In confessing before God the sins of Israel, Ezra knelt. See Ezra 9:5. Daniel “kneeled
upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God.” Daniel
6:10.—(Prophets and Kings, 48.)
Engage in no amusement that disqualifies you for private prayer.—Any
amusement in which you can engage asking the blessing of God upon it in faith,
will not be dangerous. But any amusement which disqualifies you for secret prayer,
for devotion at the altar of prayer, or for taking part in the prayer meeting, is not safe,
but dangerous.—(Messages to Young People, 386.)
God sees us in our secret prayer place.—Like Nathanael, we need to study
God’s word for ourselves, and pray for the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit. He who
saw Nathanael under the fig tree will see us in the secret place of prayer. Angels from
the world of light are near to those who in humility seek for divine guidance.—(The
Desire of Ages, 141.)
Our prayers cannot be lost.—It is a wonderful thing that we can pray
effectually; that unworthy, erring mortals possess the power of offering their requests
to God. What higher power can
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