Prayer obtains fresh and continued outpourings of the Spirit. He alone begins the work of grace in a persons heart. He alone can carry it forward and make it prosper. But the good Spirit loves to be entreated. And those who ask most will have most of his influence.
Prayer is the surest remedy against the devil and besetting sins.
That sin will never stand firm which is heartily prayed against. The devil will never long keep dominion over us which beseech the Lord to cast forth. But then we must spread out all our case before our heavenly Physician, if he is to give us daily relief. I ask whether you pray, because neglect of prayer is one of the greatest causes of backsliding . There is such a thing as going back in religion after making a good profession.