Becoming still is an art to be learned, especially for those of the Western culture who are always on the go. However, our communion with the Lord must begin here. Mark Virkler

Second, we must learn to quiet our inner being—all those voices and thoughts within us that are calling for our attention. Until they are quieted, we most likely will not hear His voice. Mark Virkler

Often we miss the importance of quieting ourselves when we approach God. Our lives are such a rush; we just run up to God, blurt out our prayers, and rush away again. I am convinced we will never enter the realm of the Spirit that way. Mark Virkler

All our praying is to be in the Spirit (inspired, guided, energized, and sustained by the Holy Spirit), otherwise, we are praying in the flesh (see Eph. 6:18). Some of our praying is to be with the Spirit, which is in tongues and some is to be with the mind, which is in our native language (see 1 Cor. 14:14-15). Mark Virkler