For most people, prayer provides a spiritual oasis in their daily lives. When Mozart was asked to name his favorite musical note, he said that the “rests” mattered most to him because without the “rests’ none of the notes would make sense. So it is with prayer. Without the chance to reflect and to connect with God, individuals might be overwhelmed by the white noise of daily living and never appreciate the true potential of their own abilities or endurance. Through honest prayer they are able to move forward in the face of the unknown. Prayer supports them in a faith that does not require immediate evidence in all things, reminding them that instant gratification is not always possible, or even desirable. By setting aside momentary retreats, prayer helps a person to place life in critical perspective.
One Nation Under God: The History of Prayer in America by James P. Moore, Jr. Doubleday, 2005. p. xviii
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