Prayerlessness is the outstanding sin of the ministry. No man can be a successful New Testament minister and neglect prayer. God is looking for men who will give themselves to this far-reaching ministry. It is not more money, genius, or culture that we need but more prayer - the kind that moves God and brings results as definite as our prayers. Prayer is the Christian's vital breath.
Prayer is self-discipline.
To pray is to grow in grace. To tarry in the presence of the King leads to a new loyalty and devotion on the part of faithful subjects. Christian character grows in the secret place of prayer. Prayer strengthens the mind, purifies the emotions, and invigorates the will. Prayer changes us.