Remove the obstacles to prayer

I am reading through Prayer Coach by James Nicodem.  His book starts by discussing the obstacles we face in relation to prayer.  Our D6 Dads groups at Hesston MB will be going through this book this school year.  Here are a few thoughts to help remove some obstacles in your prayer life.
"We can't talk sweetly with God while we're growling at others."
"it seems as if we pray somewhat casually."
"Sometimes we forget that God is for us."
"God wants us to always pray and not give up. If we throw in the towel too soon, we'll miss the opportunity to see what God would've done had we persisted."
"make prayer a regular habit with your spouse."
"One final way to make prayer happen with others is to initiate it on the spot with those to whom you've been speaking."

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