Prayer

believing soul, This is My beloved child, in whom I am well pleased.—(The Desire
of Ages, 113.)
We need to wrestle withod in prayer—Will we carry forward the work in the
Lord’s way? Are we willing to be taught of God? Will we wrestle with God in prayer?
Will we receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit? This is what we need and may have
at this time. Then we shall go forth with a message from the Lord, and the light of
truth will shine forth as a lamp that burneth, reaching to all parts of the world. If we
will walk humbly with God, God will walk with us. Let us humble our souls, and we
shall see of His salvation.—(The Review and Herald, July 1, 1909.)
The greatest victories are won through earnest prayer—Jacob prevailed
because he was persevering and determined. His experience testifies to the power
of importunate prayer. It is now that we are to learn this lesson of prevailing prayer,
of unyielding faith. The greatest victories to the church of Christ or to the individual
Christian, are not those that are gained by talent or education, by wealth, or the favor
of men. They are those victories that are gained in the audience chamber with God,
when earnest, agonizing faith lays hold upon the mighty arm of power.
Those who are unwilling to forsake every sin and to seek earnestly for God’s
blessing, will not obtain it. But all who will lay hold of God’s promises as
did Jacob, and be as earnest and persevering as he was, will succeed as he
succeeded.—(Patriarchs and Prophets, 203.)
Praise and thanksgiving bring power to our prayers—Shall all our devotional
exercises consist in asking and receiving? Shall we be always thinking of our wants
and never of the benefits we receive? Shall we be recipients of His mercies and never
express our gratitude to God, never praise Him for what He has done for us? We do
not pray any too much, but we are too sparing of giving thanks. If the loving-kindness
of God called forth more thanksgiving
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