The term “science” means knowledge, which is co-
coordinated, arranged, and systematized.
Let us think of the science and art of true prayer as it deals
with the fundamental principles of life and the techniques and
processes by which they can be demonstrated in your life, as well as in the life of every human being when he applies them
faithfully. The art is your technique or process, and the science
behind it is the definite response of creative mind to your
mental picture or thought.
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and
it shall be opened unto you. MATTHEW 7:7.
It shall be opened to you when you knock, and
that for which you are searching. This teaching implies the
definiteness of mental and spiritual laws. There is always a direct
response from the Infinite Intelligence of your subconscious
mind to your conscious thinking. If you ask for bread, you will
not receive a stone. You must ask believing, if you are to receive.
Your mind moves from the thought to the thing. Unless there
is first an image in the mind, it cannot move, for there would
be nothing for it to move toward. Your prayer, which is your
mental-act, must be accepted as an image in your mind before
the power from your subconscious will play upon it and make
it productive. You must reach a point of acceptance in your
mind, an unqualified and undisputed state of agreement.
This contemplation should be accompanied by a feeling of
joy and restfulness in foreseeing the certain accomplishment
of your desire. The sound basis for the art and science of true
prayer is your knowledge and complete confidence that the
movement of your conscious mind will gain a definite response
from your subconscious mind, which is one with boundless
wisdom and infinite power. By following this procedure, your
prayers will be answered.