Freedom of Prayer

In the soul’s fellowship with God in prayer, there are things which can and should be formulated in words. But there are also things for which we can find no words. [Likewise], there come times when I have nothing more to say to God [while praying]. At such times it is wonderful to say to God, “May I be in thy presence, Lord? I have nothing more to say to thee, but I do love to be in thy presence.” We can come into his presence and rest our weary souls in quiet contemplation of him. Our groanings, which cannot be uttered, rise to him and tell him better than words how dependent we are on him.

—O. Hallesby, Prayer