It might just be possible that we have become addicted to hyperstimulation. The constant barrage of news and knowledge can dominate ones mind. With the environment of media presence within our arms reach, how difficult is it to find time be be quiet, to think or even to pray.

“Stop fighting,” he says, “and know that I am God,
    supreme among the nations,
    supreme over the world.” – Psalm 46:10 GNT

I am encouraged to stop fighting and find that quiet place where I can know God – an essential part of my day – to read my Bible, pray and consider not only God’s goodness but also His greatness.

It is like this prayer —

Close your heart to every love but mine;
    hold no one in your arms but me. – Solomon 8:6 GNT

It is a prayer that suggests that I might see Christ’s love visibly, It puts me in a place where I discover, through my experience, there is no longer a question nor a matter of doubt that God’s hand and His heart are engaged for my eternal salvation.

God not only hears our prayers, but when I wrestle with Him and strive in prayer, He loves it.

Let me hear your voice from the garden, my love;
    my companions are waiting to hear you speak. – Song of Solomon 8:13 GNT

In the first place, helplessness. This is unquestionably the first and the surest indication of a praying heart. As far as I can see, prayer has been ordained only for the helpless. It is the last resort of the helpless. Indeed, the very last way out. We try everything before we finally resort to prayer.

This is not only true of us before our conversion. Prayer is our last resort also throughout our whole Christian life. I know very well that we offer many and beautiful prayers, both privately and publicly, without helplessness as the impelling power. But I am not at all positive that this is prayer. Prayer and helplessness are inseparable. Only those who are helpless can truly pray. – Ole Hallesby