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Dear Fred
Having been a Christian over 40 years, I recently realized how important a personal prayer is in the life of a believer. However, many churches failed to encourage us to develop a prayer life beyond reciting the Lord's prayer. Prayer meetings are not a popular item today.
Fred's Response
Seldom have I been in a meeting where prayer was the only activity. Many times we talk more than we pray and it shows to me our weak faith in God’s answering of our prayers. I am nearly 91 and immobilized yet I believe I am alive because of the prayers of my friends. Scripture gives us numerous examples of prayer, especially in the letters of Paul. They are a good place to start as you practice devotional prayer.