“And Samuel said, ‘Gather all Israel to Mizpah, and I will pray to the Lord for you.’” (1 Samuel 7:5)

With what infinite cost did God through Christ Jesus open the door for prayer and make it possible for man to approach his Maker! What infinite loss it would be to the world if there were no approach unto the Father. How great, then, is the shame that the high privileges of prayer are not used more often!

Whether the prayer of petition or of praise we delight to fall at His feet. We not only grasp something of the splendor of His power and inherent glory, but we feel that a place at His feet is a place of highest privilege.

Samuel knew how to pray. He carried a burden for the people he served, and he carried them in his heart to God.

Guard your heart. Teach your children. Watch and pray. And pray without ceasing.