Prayer

one for daily duties and keeps the spirit in peace under all circumstances.—(Thoughts
from the Mount of Blessing, 85.)
Nothing to divert us from Bible study and earnest prayer—Let nothing,
however dear, however loved, absorb your mind and affections, diverting you from
the study of God’s word or from earnest prayer. Watch unto prayer. Live your own
requests.—(Testimonies for the Church 8:53.)
Prevailing prayer includes faith—Another element of prevailing prayer is faith.
“He that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them
that diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6. Jesus said to His disciples, “What things
soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
Mark 11:24.—(Steps to Christ, 96.)
Faith is an essential element of prevailing prayer. “He that cometh to God must
believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.”“If
we ask anything according to His will, He heareth us: and if we know that He
hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of
Him.” Hebrews 11:6; 1 John 5:14, 15. With the persevering faith of Jacob, with the
unyielding persistence of Elijah, we may present our petitions to the Father, claiming
all that He has promised. The honor of His throne is staked for the fulfillment of His
word.—(Prophets and Kings, 157, 158.)
Prayer gives evidence of our confidence in God—The Lord says, “Call upon
Me in the day of trouble.” Psalm 50:15. He invites us to present to Him our
perplexities and necessities, and our need of divine help. He bids us be instant in
prayer. As soon as difficulties arise, we are to offer to Him our sincere, earnest
petitions. By our importunate prayers we give evidence of our strong confidence in
God. The sense of our need leads us to pray earnestly, and our heavenly Father is
moved by our supplications.—(Christ’s Object Lessons, 172.)
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