Archimandrite Zacharias:
Any thought expressed in the Holy Scriptures can become a ‘burning coal’ that will touch the heart as it touched the lips of Isaiah.
That is why we should always study the word of God and have it dwelling richly in our heart, as St. Paul says (cf. Col. 3:16).
It is easy for grace to ignite one of these thoughts at the time of prayer, and then we have one verse from the Scriptures to pray with for a long time. And the Holy Spirit prays with us because this particular word is given by him.
