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 1 TheWay,2|         was so great that during prayer the sweat on His face became
 2 TheWay,3|        Savior and with a sincere prayer ask Him to send you a zealous
 3 TheWay,3| direction by our actions, words, prayer, and advice.~Should the
 4 TheWay,3|    influx of spiritual strength; prayer will become easier and your
 5 TheWay,4|       Spirit grants true fervent prayer. Until they receive the
 6 TheWay,4|       the presence of God; their prayer flows evenly, and they know
 7 TheWay,4|    Listening to the voice of God~Prayer~Self-denial~Reading the
 8 TheWay,4|          can be received through prayer. Prayer is the simplest,
 9 TheWay,4|         received through prayer. Prayer is the simplest, surest,
10 TheWay,4|       both should participate in prayer. The primary elements of
11 TheWay,4|          The primary elements of prayer are concentration and sincerity,
12 TheWay,4|          must assist the soul in prayer by standing in reverence,
13 TheWay,4|          conditions also help in prayer: solitude, silence, ikons
14 TheWay,4|  concentration and warmth during prayer is not easy. Here, first
15 TheWay,4|     establish a regular time for prayer (for instance, mornings
16 TheWay,4|          for God. Only a sincere prayer brings comfort and peace
17 TheWay,4|        lives to learn the art of prayer. Nevertheless, your personal
18 TheWay,4|        Holy Spirit who makes our prayer to be fervent and to come
19 TheWay,4|           stood day and night in prayer in sweet rapture, failing
20 TheWay,4|        even though at first your prayer may be weak and imperfect
21 TheWay,4|  faithfulness in your efforts at prayer.~The Holy Scripture teaches:
22 TheWay,4|          The advice of perpetual prayer is directed not toward outward
23 TheWay,4|         outward but toward inner prayer. If desired, you can turn
24 TheWay,4|      pray will not find time for prayer.~5. Fasting and works of
25 TheWay,4|   Fasting and works of mercy aid prayer. The Fathers of the Church
26 TheWay,4|      recommend: If you want your prayer to fly up to God, then give
27 TheWay,4|          laziness, which hinders prayer and meditation. In the manner
28 TheWay,4|      mind to thoughts of God and prayer. This may be likened to
29 TheWay,4|   listening to the voice of God, prayer accompanied by fasting and
30 TheWay,4|         with deep repentance and prayer, and the All-merciful Holy