Through sincere prayer we are brought into connection with the mind of the Infinite. We may have no remarkable evidence at the time of our petition, we may not feel His visible touch, but His hand is upon us in love and pitying tenderness. The prayer of the penitent, contrite soul is always accepted. If we expect our own prayers to be heard, we must be willing to forgive others. It reveals a heart condition that God cannot bless.
Perseverance is another condition of receiving.
We must pray always if we would grow in faith and experience. Make every effort to keep open the communion between Jesus and your own soul. By calm, simple faith the soul holds communion with God and gathers to itself rays of divine light to strengthen and sustain in the conflict with Satan. God is our tower of strength. Pray throughout the day, in your closet, during your daily labor, every moment.