Effective prayer is the fruit of a relationship with God, not a techni…

D. A. Carson
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Effective prayer is the fruit of a relationship with God, not a technique for acquiring blessings. ✨ D. A. Carson (1992). A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from Paul and His Prayers, p.33, Baker Academic
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