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Praying Believers Should Encircle the World, April 17
Men ought always to pray, and not to faint.
Luke 18:1
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Let our brethren and sisters remember that we are living on the verge of the
eternal world. The cases of all are being tried in the heavenly courts, and it is high
time to put away sin, and to work earnestly to save as many as possible.
Among God’s people there should be, at this time, frequent seasons of sincere,
earnest prayer. The mind should constantly be in a prayerful attitude. In the home
and in the church, let earnest prayers be offered in behalf of those who have given
themselves to the preaching of the Word. Let believers pray as did the disciples
after the ascension of Christ.
The members of our churches need to be converted, to become more spiritual-
minded. A chain of earnest, praying believers should encircle the world. Let
all pray in humility. A few neighbors may meet together to pray for the Holy
Spirit. Let those who cannot leave home gather in their children, and unite in
learning to pray together. They may claim the promise of the Saviour, “Where
two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them”
(
Matthew 18:20
)....
In response to the prayers of God’s people, angels are sent with heavenly
blessings. The Lord desires us to be far more successful in our missionary ef-
forts. Through daily prayer and consecration all may so relate themselves to their
heavenly Father that He can bestow upon them rich blessings.
Especially do those young in the faith need to be wide awake, and on their
guard against the strategies of Satan. They must adhere steadfastly to an unwaver-
ing faith in the great atoning sacrifice. They need not continue in sin. Through
prayer they may receive grace that will enable them to overcome....
How much more might have been accomplished had the time spent by God’s
people in faultfinding been spent in encouraging one another, and in active service!
How much better for voices to blend in prayer, in holy unison, than to be employed
in finding fault!—
The Review and Herald, January 3, 1907
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The greatest victories to the church of Christ or to the individual Christian are
not those that are gained by talent or education, by wealth or the favor of men.
They are those victories that are gained in the audience chamber with God, when
earnest, agonizing faith lays hold upon the mighty arm of power.—
Patriarchs and
Prophets, 203
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What we want most is...heart power, prayer to God in faith for His converting
power.... It is not brain power or purse power, but heart power, that the people
need now.—
Letter 20, 1890
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