His many days of prayer were characterized by tears, fasting, confession on behalf of his people, and pleas to God for mercy. So intense was the outpouring of his concerns that it’s almost inconceivable he could “take a break” in the middle of such prayer to eat and drink.
Ang maraming araw ng kanyang pananalangin ay kinapapalooban ng pagluha, pagaayuno at pamamagitan sa kanyang bayan sa Diyos at sa pagmamakaawa para sa kahabagan ng Diyos. Napakasidhi ng kanyang pagdalangin sa Diyos at napakahirap para sa kanya na magpahinga, kumain at uminom man lamang.