I saw a bumper sticker the other day on an old beat-up pickup truck that read, “I believe in the power of prayer.”

I wasn’t sure if the driver believed in the power of prayer to keep the old truck running, or if prayer was indeed an important part of his life. It didn’t matter, because we live in a land that allows everyone the freedom to say and worship as their conscience dictates.

Our nation was founded upon that principle.

Prayer has been described in many ways. Here are some:

“Prayer is the soul's sincere desire,

“Uttered or unexpressed;

“The motion of a hidden fire

“That trembles in the breast.”

– James Montgomery

“Prayer is the language of a man burdened with a sense of need.” – E.M. Bounds

“Prayer is exhaling the spirit of man and inhaling the spirit of God.” – Edward Keith

“Prayer is the spirit speaking truth to Truth.” – Phillip James