We need more than time to work for God. We need time alone with Him.
It is possible to be busy in Christian service while neglecting the fellowship that sustains it. Prayer becomes hurried, our thoughts wander, and the demands of the day crowd out the quiet moments we intended to give to God. In The Hidden Life of Prayer, David M. M’Intyre calls us back to the private place where faith is strengthened and love for Christ is renewed.
Drawing on Scripture and the experiences of Christians who walked closely with God, M’Intyre offers practical counsel for cultivating a life of prayer. He explains the importance of a quiet place, a quiet hour, and a quiet heart, pointing us to Christ’s sacrifice, the Holy Spirit’s help, and the Scriptures as we prepare to approach our heavenly Father.
He then explores what fills our prayers: worship that remembers God’s goodness, confession that honestly names our sins, and requests offered in faith and submission to His will. He also addresses the testing of delayed answers, encouraging believers to persevere with confidence in God’s promises rather than surrender to discouragement.
This is more than an appeal to pray more often. It is an invitation to draw near to God—and to discover how fellowship with Him in secret shapes a life of holiness, peace, and usefulness to others.
