Entry: 10:11 PM
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How can one pray, when he's full of hatred?
How can one pray, when his heart dwells somewhere else?
How can one pray, when drown in sins?
How can one pray, when temptation has stumbled him?
How can one pray, if God is not listening?
How can one pray, if he's merely pretending to pray?
How can one pray, if he speaks of his own desire?
How then can we pray, if we are not righteous?
Seek ye the countenance of God, for God is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Not seeking to be righteous and holy, But seeking to be truly righteous, truly holy. The standard sourced from God Himself. Only then, through God's grace, would we realize that only in Christ are we counted for righteous.
How can we be counted righteous, if we do not listen to His words?
Therefore only when we hear His word and keep it, are we truly on the path of believing in Him.
And thus, being counted for righteousness, one can pray.
For even true prayer is of the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
Oh Lord, deliver me away from evil, but make me strong enough to help those who are blinded and persecuting you unknowingly.
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