“Those who seek God in secret telling the Lord their needs and pleading for help, will not plead in vain. “Thy Father which seeth in secret Himself shall reward thee openly.” As we make Christ our daily companion we shall feel that the powers of an unseen world are all around us; and by looking unto Jesus we shall become assimilated to His image. By beholding we become changed. The character is softened, refined, and ennobled for the heavenly kingdom. The sure result of our intercourse and fellowship with our Lord will be to increase piety, purity, and fervor. There will be a growing intelligence in prayer. We are receiving a divine education, and this is illustrated in a life of diligence and zeal.” Prayer, p. 83.3.
“The greatest blessing that God can give to man is the spirit of earnest prayer. All heaven is open before the man of prayer… The ambassadors of Christ will have power with the people after they have, with earnest supplication, come before God. — (The Review and Herald, October 20, 1896.) Prayer, p. 83.3.
“Prayer is the breath of the soul. It is the secret of spiritual power. No other means of grace can be substituted and the health of the soul be preserved. Prayer brings the heart into immediate contact with the Wellspring of life, and strengthens the sinew and muscle of the religious experience. Neglect the exercise of prayer, or engage in prayer spasmodically, now and then, as seems convenient, and you lose your hold on God. The spiritual faculties lose their vitality, the religious experience lacks health and vigor.” Prayer, 84.4.
1. Pray for a revival of true godliness amongst God’s people
2. Pray for the outpouring of God’s Spirit upon His people
3. Pray for the work of Gospel to reah to the needy in trouble spots
4. Pray for poor to see the need to accept Gift of Salvation
5. Pray for the sick amongst us
6. Pray for all families dealing with grief and depression
7. Pray for all government officials to stand for what is right and serve
the people as it is part of our reasonable service to God, our Maker and
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