A friend sends a postal card with the following hints on prayer, in order that our prayers may be answered:
Postal Card Sermon
We must ask in the name of Jesus. John 14:13, 14
We must abide in Him, and have His word abiding in us. John 15:7
We must keep the commandments of God. 1 John 3:22
While we pray we must give thanks. Colossians 4:2
We must seek spiritual things first. Matthew 6:33
We must also pray for all saints. Ephesians 6:18
We must pray “in the Spirit” of God, and according to His mind. Jude 20; Ephesians 6:18
We must have no hard feelings toward any one. Mark 11:25
We must not babble, or use vain repetitions. Matthew 6:7
We must not ask for worldly purposes or fleshly desires. James 4:3
We must pray in faith. James 5:15
We must not doubt God will keep His word. Mark 11:24; 1 John 5:15
We must ask according to His will. Matthew 6:10
The Signs of the Times, October 23, 1879.