The wonder of prayer is rediscovered in who we're speaking to. Prayer is a mystical event by which we get to talk to the Creator of all-the One who fashioned our world with a few words-knowing that God not only listens but answers.

God is constantly on the move. I cannot stay where I am and follow God at the same time; responding requires movement.

God sits enthroned, ready to listen, to help.

I had been searching for joy in the relatively good times of life, now I had to find joy amidst darkness and agony.

Prayer might not change things, but it will change my perspective of things. Prayer might not change the past, but inevitably, it changes the present.

How often have I rattled on with God and said nothing at all? Relying on clichés, throwaway phrases, and high language I'd never use in everyday conversation, I took prayer for granted and lost sight of the wondrous opportunity to draw close to God.

Joy is a weapon we use to fight life's battles.