Prayer

A knowledge of the truth depends not so much upon strength of intellect as upon
pureness of purpose, the simplicity of an earnest, dependent faith. To those who in
humility of heart seek for divine guidance, angels of God draw near. The Holy Spirit
is given to open to them the rich treasures of the truth.—(Christ’s Object Lessons,
59.)
Whatever we need, we may claim in prayer.—Every promise in the word of
God furnishes us with subject matter for prayer, presenting the pledged word of
Jehovah as our assurance. Whatever spiritual blessing we need, it is our privilege
to claim through Jesus. We may tell the Lord, with the simplicity of a child, exactly
what we need. We may state to Him our temporal matters, asking Him for bread and
raiment as well as for the bread of life and the robe of Christ’s righteousness. Your
heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things, and you are invited
to ask Him concerning them. It is through the name of Jesus that every favor is
received. God will honor that name, and will supply your necessities from the riches
of His liberality.—(Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, 133.)
Parents to pray for God’s guidance.—Parents, humble your hearts before God.
Begin a thorough work with your children. Plead with the Lord to forgive your
disregard of His Word in neglecting to train your children in the way they should
go. Ask for light and guidance, for a tender conscience, and for clear discernment
that you may see your mistakes and failures. God will hear such prayers from a
humble and contrite heart.—(Child Guidance, 557.)
Those willing to be guided may know God’s will.—The Lord reveals His will
to those who are earnest and anxious to be guided. The reason for your inefficiency is
that you have given up the idea of knowing and doing the will of God, therefore you
do not know anything positively.—(Testimonies for the Church 3:466.)
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