A Truth We Christians Need To Relearn

" Feebleness of living reflects its weakness in the praying hours. We simply cannot talk strongly, intimately, and confidently to God unless we are living for Him, faithfully and truely. The prayer closet cannot become sanctified to God when the life is alien to His laws and purpose. We must learn this lesson well. Righteous character and Christlike conduct gives us a peculiar and preferential standing in prayer before God. The Word gives gives special emphasis to the part conduct has in imparting value to our praying." ( Taken from " The necessity of prayer " by E.M. Bounds )