IF IN this meeting each heart were set upon the living God, how the power of His presence would be realized amongst us! In prayer, the most important thing is to get to the ear of Him to whom we speak; it is better not to offer a petition unless fully conscious of this. Waiting on God, with hearts bowed in humble and silent acknowledgment of His holy presence and nearness, is the first and best beginning for a prayer meeting. Then, ere we begin, there will be blessing that often we only get towards the end. If, from the very beginning, we are face to face with God, and His presence is the controlling power, there will be prayer “in the Spirit.” The prayers will not be long. All the prayers of Scripture are short. Solomon’s, at the dedication of the temple, is the longest, and it can be repeated deliberately in less than seven minutes. Long prayers kill a prayer meeting quicker than almost anything. We may pray all night in our closets, if we wish. Prayers edify most when brief. Better pray twice, than “wear out the saints” with lengthy discourses delivered in a kneeling position. A revival in our prayer meetings would result in still greater blessing. Shall we heed the words in Psalm 62:5, “My soul, wait thou only upon God,” and take time to be still before God?

“When thou saidst, Seek ye My face, my heart said, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.”