But if prayer is ‘the chief exercise of faith’, then of course you’re naturally rubbish at prayer, because you’re naturally lacking in faith. If prayer is ‘the chief exercise of faith’, then of course everything – the world, the flesh and the devil – conspires against prayer. This means that you’re not the odd one out in your struggles with prayer, and it’s not your secret shame – which can be the crippling fear. You’re just a sinner, naturally inclined away from faith and prayer. We’re all sinners.
