As soon as we learn the true relationship in
which we stand toward God (namely, God is our Father, and we are his children),
then at once prayer becomes natural and instinctive on our part. Many of the so
called difficulties about prayer arise from forgetting this relationship.
Prayer is the act by which the will of the Father and the will of the child are
brought into correspondence with each other. The object of prayer is not to
change the will of God, but to secure for ourselves and for others blessings
that God is already willing to grant, but that are made conditional on our
asking for them. Blessings require some work or effort on our part before we
can obtain them. Prayer is a form of work, and is an appointed means for
obtaining the highest of all blessings.
Bible Dictionary, Prayer
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