Prayer is beyond any question the highest activity of the human soul. Man is at his greatest and highest when upon his knees he comes face to face with God.

D. Martyn LloydJones
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The highest activity of the human soul is prayer. Prayer is something that is the highest of all human activities, because it is an act of communion with God. When we pray, we are drawing near to God, and He draws near to us. Our souls become one with His soul.

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