And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. "Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. Matthew 6:7-8

I am trusting that you read this blog for spiritual enrichment. That being so, last Friday when commenting on Jesus’ words, “when you pray,” I encouraged you to read a wonderful essay by J.C. Ryle on the essential nature of prayer.

I am including that link again today, so in case you have not yet read it—or at least begun to read it—you can do so today. It is only about ten pages, but it is powerful.

Click Here to read J.C .Ryle’s “A Call to Prayer.” You can read it online or print it.