Hallesby does a great job in the final chapter of highlighting the main points of each chapter, with the common theme of the amazing gift we’ve been given of the Spirit of Prayer. We don’t have to do this challenging life alone, we’ve been given Christ’s Spirit to comfort, guide and empower us and we don’t have to struggle in prayer alone either -He prays with and for us. And our prayers outlive us, more valuable than a legacy of wealth, they continue to bless those we’ve prayed for, “they will reap what we have sown.” Finally I appreciate how the author finishes by encouraging us to “make the hour of our departure from this life a subject of prayer; that we might glorify God by our deaths.” So many try to avoid thinking about such but not only does thinking about, discussing and yes praying about it help decrease the possible fear involved, it also helps us better live with that heavenly, eternal perspective which in turn helps us live more Christ-like lives. Definitely a timely word.
