Prayer

Definition

Constant conversation of mind and heart with God; includes psalmody, Scripture reading, oral prayer, and watchfulness. Its aim is conformity to God’s will. Isaac speaks of a state ‘above prayer’.

Episodes

• 066 — New Testament — Topic 7
• 127 — Patrology — Topic 15

Related Concepts

• Almsgiving
• Fasting
• Humility
• Lords Prayer
• Love
• Scripture
• Stillness
• Vainglory

Biblical References

• Luke 18:1 — *Then Jesus told them a parable to show them they should always pray and not lose heart. *
• John 17 — When Jesus had finished saying these things, he looked upward to heaven and said, “Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, so that your Son may glorify you— just as you have given him authority over all humanity,…
• Luke 11:4 — and forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And do not lead us into temptation.’”