That was beautifully addressed...In the Gospelss..it is said to cease without praying...
There are so many elements/parts/expressions of Praying.....King David & King Solomon
Expresse their heart through song to tell of their heart when trials came and when they failed
In their doings Or when their victories were at hand, at the same time , they in the same prayer/song, they told of Gods mercy grace and compassion, and faithfulness, and His great love.
Prayer is a relationship to build , to plant even to water....as to with the word, (washing of the water with the Word.
cleansing as you mentioned...
..I too find the 3 times a day a pleasure to spend time in His presence
The Hebrew system of prayer was called Watches....You will
Find that the Word of God, states Jesus prayed during the 3rd and 4th watch.....the Father
Would give Him strength , instruction , wisdom for what lied ahead of hs steps.....Jesus said, He and the Father are one..Think about that!
The Lord resides in us and we have the honor and privelage to partake in His presence...
Let us become more united in this covenant of
Love we have in Jesus...The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much..
Amen! Thank you for bringing that to our attention Ken!