to his disciples with more than mere words. He proclaimed it by appearing to them in all of his resurrected glory. Jesus was alive and well. This one fact animated the apostles’ ministry and transformed them from sleepy saints to leaders who prayed relentlessly. We often assume that our response to a pitiful prayer life should be to redouble our efforts, institute a new prayer regimen, or reorganize our schedule. Certainly, we may need a fresh dose of resolve or a change of schedule, but those things