Once again, Jonathan helps me realize why I desire to persist. Not because of any inherent quality in my self, but rather because of the Holy Spirit’s continuous grace.

The true spirit of prayer is no other than God’s own spirit dwelling in the hearts of the saints. And as this spirit comes from God, so doth it naturally tend to God in holy breathings and pantings. It naturally leads to God to converse with Him by prayer.

Jonathan Edwards, Hypocrites Deficient in the Duty of Prayer