[Manna - July 24]
The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16
COMMUNION with the Lord in prayer brings increased
confidence in the Lord's supervision of our
affairs; increased faith in all the exceeding great and
precious promises of His Word; increased realization
of His leadings, past and present; increased love for
all the brethren of Christ, and increased solicitude for
their welfare and spiritual progress.
Prayer is thus
closely and actively identified with progress in spiritual
things, progress in the fruits of the Spirit, toward
God, the brethren, and all men. Z.'00-268 R2692:1