The attitude of our hearts should be one of constant prayer, and our communion with God should not be confined to certain times and places, but we should speak with Him whenever we feel the need of it.
1 Thess. 5:17. Pray without ceasing.
Eph. 6: 18. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.
272. For whom should we pray?
We should pray not only for ourselves, but also for others,—even our enemies.
1 Tim. 2:1–3. Matt. 5:44.
273. For what should we pray?
First of all we should pray for the spiritual gifts necessary to our salvation; but we may also pray for other gifts, both spiritual and temporal.
Matt. 6:33. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
1 Cor. 12:31. Covet earnestly the best gifts.