It is important to get one’s mind and spirit open before meaningful prayer.
Statement by Frances Frangipane
“If I am going to be holy, I must: sever the chains and restraints, the bondage of desiring just an average life. I must choose to leave the camp of familiarity and place my tent in the presence of God.”
“Christ desires us to leave the familiar distracting world of our senses and abide in the world of
our hearts, bearing in mind that the highest goal of prayer is to find God.”
Scriptures
“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man (person) availeth much.” —James 5:16b (KJV)
“Submit yourselves therefore to God, resist the devil and he shall flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw nigh to you.” —James 4:7-8 (KJV)
“Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.” —Job 22:28 (KJV)
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High remains stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty (Whose power no foe can withstand).” —Psalm 91:1 (AMP)
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, that passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV)
“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. “ —Jeremiah 33:3 (some call this God’s phone number)
“Therefore I say unto you, what things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them and ye shall have them.” —Mark 11:24 (KJV)
“And the smoke of the incense (the perfume) arose in the presence of God, with the prayers of the people of God (the saints), from the hand of the angel.” —Revelation 8:4 (AMP)
Think about this: “Time spent alone with God is not wasted. It changes us; it changes our surroundings; and every Christian who would live the life that counts, and who would have power for service must take time to pray.” —M.E. Andross