That is what a well-guarded prayer life can reveal about us, that our trust is not in ourselves but in seeking God's strength for what we do. Prayer is not a substitute for action, but prayer undergirds action with the strength that makes the difference.

Ravi Zacharias
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When we pray, we ask God for strength. We ask him to fill us with his power so that we can do the work he has given us to do. Prayer is a lifeline, the rope that keeps us from drowning when we are in danger.

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