Prayer

Prayer keeps us faithful—Without unceasing prayer and diligent watching, we
are in danger of growing careless, and of deviating from the right path. The adversary
seeks continually to obstruct the way to the mercy-seat, that we may not by earnest
supplication and faith obtain grace and power to resist temptation.—(The Review and
Herald, December 8, 1904.)
Pray for the spirit—If we are to learn of Christ, we must pray as the apostles
prayed when the Holy Spirit was poured upon them. We need a baptism of the Spirit
of God. We are not safe for one hour while we are failing to render obedience to the
Word of God.—(Fundamentals of Christian Education, 537.)
Weakness turned to strength through prayer—They [many of God’s people]
do not see the importance of self-knowledge and self-control. They do not watch
and pray, lest they enter into temptation. If they would watch, they would become
acquainted with their weak points, where they are most likely to be assailed by
temptation. With watchfulness and prayer their weakest points can be so guarded as
to become their strongest points, and they can encounter temptation without being
overcome. Every follower of Christ should daily examine himself, that he may
become perfectly acquainted with his own conduct.—(Testimonies for the Church
2:511.)
Pray in all circumstances—In your business, in companionship for leisure
hours, and in alliance for life, let all the associations you form be entered upon with
earnest, humble prayer. You will thus show that you honor God, and God will honor
you. Pray when you are fainthearted. When you are desponding, close the lips firmly
to men; do not shadow the path of others; but tell everything to Jesus. Reach up
your hands for help. In your weakness lay hold of infinite strength. Ask for humility,
wisdom, courage, increase of faith, that you may see light in God’s light and rejoice
in His love.—(The Ministry of Healing, 513.)
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