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91:8.4 To some [[individuals]] [[prayer]] is the calm [[expression]] of [[gratitude]]; to others, a [[group]] [[expression]] of [[praise]], [[social]] devotions; sometimes it is the imitation of another's [[religion]], while in true praying it is the [[sincere]] and trusting [[communication]] of the [[spiritual]] [[nature]] of the [[creature]] with the anywhere [[presence]] of [[Thought Adjuster|the spirit of the Creator]].

91:8.4 To some [[individuals]] [[prayer]] is the calm [[expression]] of [[gratitude]]; to others, a [[group]] [[expression]] of [[praise]], [[social]] devotions; sometimes it is the imitation of another's [[religion]], while in true praying it is the [[sincere]] and trusting [[communication]] of the [[spiritual]] [[nature]] of the [[creature]] with the anywhere [[presence]] of [[Thought Adjuster|the spirit of the Creator]].

91:8.5 [[Prayer]] may be a [[spontaneous]] [[expression]] of [[God-consciousness]] or a meaningless [[recitation]] of [[theologic]] [[formulas]]. It may be the [[ecstatic]] [[praise]] of a God-knowing [[soul]] or the slavish [[obeisance]] of a [[fear]]-ridden [[mortal]]. It is sometimes the pathetic [[expression]] of spiritual craving and sometimes the blatant shouting of pious [[phrases]]. [[Prayer]] may be [[joyous]] [[praise]] or a [[humble]] plea for [[forgiveness]].

91:8.5 [[Prayer]] may be a [[spontaneous]] [[expression]] of [[God-consciousness]] or a meaningless [[recitation]] of [[theologic]] [[formulas]]. It may be the [[ecstatic]] [[praise]] of a God-knowing [[soul]] or the slavish obeisance of a [[fear]]-ridden [[mortal]]. It is sometimes the pathetic [[expression]] of spiritual craving and sometimes the blatant shouting of pious [[phrases]]. [[Prayer]] may be [[joyous]] [[praise]] or a [[humble]] plea for [[forgiveness]].

91:8.6 [[Prayer]] may be the childlike plea for the impossible or the [[mature]] entreaty for [[moral]] [[growth]] and [[spiritual]] [[power]]. A [[petition]] may be for daily bread or may embody a wholehearted yearning to find [[God]] and to [[do his will]]. It may be a wholly [[selfish]] request or a true and [[magnificent]] [[gesture]] toward the [[realization]] of [[unselfish]] brotherhood.

91:8.6 [[Prayer]] may be the childlike plea for the impossible or the [[mature]] entreaty for [[moral]] [[growth]] and [[spiritual]] [[power]]. A [[petition]] may be for daily bread or may embody a wholehearted yearning to find [[God]] and to [[do his will]]. It may be a wholly [[selfish]] request or a true and [[magnificent]] [[gesture]] toward the [[realization]] of [[unselfish]] brotherhood.

91:8.7 [[Prayer]] may be an [[angry]] cry for [[vengeance]] or a [[merciful]] [[intercession]] for one's enemies. It may be the [[expression]] of a [[hope]] of changing [[God]] or the powerful [[technique]] of changing one's [[self]]. It may be the cringing [[plea]] of a lost sinner before a supposedly stern [[Judge]] or the [[joyful]] [[expression]] of a [[liberated]] son of the living and [[merciful]] heavenly [[Father]].

91:8.7 [[Prayer]] may be an [[angry]] cry for [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vengeance?show=0&t=1284134077 vengeance] or a [[merciful]] [[intercession]] for one's enemies. It may be the [[expression]] of a [[hope]] of changing [[God]] or the powerful [[technique]] of changing one's [[self]]. It may be the cringing [[plea]] of a lost sinner before a supposedly stern [[Judge]] or the [[joyful]] [[expression]] of a [[liberated]] son of the living and [[merciful]] heavenly [[Father]].

91:8.8 [[Modern]] man is [[perplexed]] by the [[thought]] of talking [[things]] over with [[God]] in a [[purely]] [[personal]] way. Many have abandoned regular praying; they only pray when under unusual [[pressure]]—in [[emergencies]]. Man should be unafraid to talk to [[God]], but only a spiritual child would undertake to [[persuade]], or presume to [[change]], [[God]].

91:8.8 [[Modern]] man is [[perplexed]] by the [[thought]] of talking [[things]] over with [[God]] in a [[purely]] [[personal]] way. Many have abandoned regular praying; they only pray when under unusual [[pressure]]—in [[emergencies]]. Man should be unafraid to talk to [[God]], but only a spiritual child would undertake to [[persuade]], or presume to [[change]], [[God]].