There are those who pray long, those who pray with intensity, and those whose prayers carry a certain weight and fervency. These are not wrong in themselves. However, a critical question must be asked: is the length or intensity of prayer a true measure of alignment with God? Over time, a subtle belief has formed in many hearts—that persistence in prayer, when taken to sufficient length or intensity, can compel God to act. Prayer begins to be treated as though it were a mecha
