The Mystery of Prayer & Prayers Can't Be Answered Unless They Are Prayed

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The Mystery of Prayer

Beyond that which words can interpret
Or theology can explain
The soul feels a shower of refreshment
That falls like the gentle rain
On hearts that are parched with problems
And are searching to find the way
To somehow attract God's attention
Through well-chosen words as they pray,
Not knowing that God in His wisdom
Can sense all man's worry and woe
For there is nothing man can conceal
That God does not already know...

So kneel in prayer in His presence
And you'll find no need to speak
For softly in silent communion
God grants you the peace that you seek.

Helen Steiner Rice

Prayers Can't Be Answered
Unless They Are Prayed

Life without purpose
is barren indeed
There can't be a harvest
unless you plant seed,

There can't be attainment
unless there's a goal,
And man's but a robot
unless there's a soul...

If we send no ships out,
no ships will come in,
And unless there's a contest,
nobody can win...

For games can't be won
unless they are played,
and prayers can't be answered
unless they are prayed...

So whatever is wrong
with your life today,
You'll find a solution
if you kneel down and pray

Not just for pleasure,
enjoyment and health,
Not just for honours
and prestige and wealth...

But pray for a purpose
to make life worth living,
And pray for the joy
of unselfish giving

For great is your gladness
and rich your reward
When you make your life's purpose
the choice of the Lord.

Helen Steiner Rice