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Inquiring After God Prayer
In the area of a Christian’s life, prayer is ever present within the development of the Christian character. Jesus prayed before going to through the many trials leading up to the cross. Daniel prayed regularly three times a day. And these are just some of the examples of the importance of prayer in the development of a Christian’s character. In the book, Inquiring After God, chapter 13 covers the subject of prayer and how rather than simply being something said before a meal or merely asking for things, prayer has a deeper meaning rooted in the understanding and communication with God and His truths. St. Maximus Confessor gives a detailed commentary of the Lord’s Prayer. Throughout the commentary the point which St. Maximus is making is the
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