Let us consider Him, our blessed example and pattern. He commenced, carried on, and ended His ministry with prayer. We read of His praying:
"He withdrew Himself into the wilderness, and prayed" (chap. 5:16).
"He went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God" (chap. 6:12).
"He was alone praying" (chap. 9:18).
"He took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray" (chap. 9:28).
"He was praying in a certain place" (chap. 11:1).
"He . .. kneeled down, and prayed" (chap. 22:41).
"He prayed more earnestly" (chap. 22:44).
And finally at the close of His marvelous life, amid the agonies of the cross, He prayed for His enemies (chap. 23:34).1