That “the Spirit Himself intercedes” indicates that it is actually God pleading, praying, and mourning through us.

Pray frequently as you read [the Bible] and you will discover a fellowship with God.

God Himself is the power that makes prayer work.

The men upon whose shoulders rested the initial responsibility of Christianizing the world came to Jesus with one supreme request. They did not say, “Lord, teach us to preach”; “Lord, teach us to do miracles”; or “Lord, teach us to be wise” . . . but they said, “Lord, teach us to pray.

To the Son of God prayer was more important than the assembling of great throngs . . . He often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed [Luke 5:15–16].

The reason many . . . close their eyes while praying is to shut out the affairs of the world so that their minds can be completely concentrated on God . . . it certainly lends itself to the attitude of prayer.

Obedience is the master key to effectual prayer.

If we are to have our prayers answered, we must give God the glory.

Prayer and Bible study are inseparably linked. Effective prayer is born out of the prompting of God’s Spirit as we read His Word.