It is slipping through an open door to find our best Friend in the universe. Prayer is spilling out the heart. Prayer is telling God what upsets us, what concerns us. It's telling God when we're grateful for His help, when we need His guidance, when we want His forgiveness, when we've been stupid and fearful and anxious. And when we've messed everything up.
Prayer is the little child going to the father and spilling it all out.
Prayer is sharing. Being a man of great benevolence, Phillips lifted the boy up so he could press the button. Phillips Brooks was left standing at the door to explain. Prayer is not pressing the doorbell, then scooting. Prayer is listening as well as talking.