THE SECRET OF PRAYER

The secret of prayer and its power in the outward life depends upon an unconditioned faith in, and reliance upon, this inner presence. We must enter the closet. That is, we are to shut out all else and enter the precinct of Spirit in quietness and confidence,—believing. ) Prayer has power, not through repetition but by belief and acceptance. | Prayer is to be simple, direct and receiving. We are to believe that God indwells our own life, that this Divine Presence is sufficient for all needs. We are to believe that God will provide for and bless us abundantly. And when we enter this secret place we are to leave all else behind; all hate, animosity and vindictiveness. Weare to forgive and forget all that cannot enter heaven, for only in so doing can we enter.n6531 ¶1