When Jesus left his disciples with the responsibility of building His church, all He left behind was a prayer meeting … The world has yet to see what God can do in and with and through a church wholly devoted to Him in prayer. —Armin Gesswein

I've been reflective as of late; actually over the past few years. I have heard all my life that our prayer life is one of the most vital parts of this life we enjoy with the Lord Jesus Christ. In fact, prayer is one of the authenticating 'birthmarks' of a Christian in love with the Savior. It is our prayer life that allows us to be intimate with the Infinite, the Almighty, Jehovah God. What a privilege to have access to the God of the universe, yet also call him Abba. He is transcendent and immanent, infinite, and personal. God inspires awe and love, fear, and friendship. Joseph Scrivens expressed it best in his song, "What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer. ...