The explanation is that prayer is not primarily God's way of getting things done. It is God's way of giving the church 'on the job training' in overcoming the forces hostile to God.
Paul BillheimerSatan does not care how many people read about prayer if only he can keep them from praying.
Paul BillheimerGod designed the program of prayer as an 'apprenticeship' for eternal sovereignty with Christ.
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