Chapter 122

When the Jesus Prayer is Stronger Than All Other Prayers

The Jesus Prayer is like every other prayer. It is stronger than all others only by the all-powerful name of Jesus, the Lord, the Savior, when it is invoked with full faith, warm faith, unwavering faith — that He is near, sees and hears all, and gives His whole attention to what is asked of Him — and is ready to fulfill and grant what is requested. Such hope does not shame us. If sometimes the fulfillment is delayed, this depends on the one asking not yet being ready to receive what is asked. (10, 113)