Good quote on prayer

A good quote from the orthodox Saint John Chrysostom (the whole of the homily can be found here) I was struck by its positive strength and invitation to take prayer seriously

To set about this prayer, paint the house of your soul with modesty and lowliness and make it splendid with the light of justice.

Adorn it with the beaten gold of good works and, for walls and stones, embellish it assiduously with faith and generosity. Above all, place prayer on top of this house as its roof so that the complete building may be ready for the Lord. Thus he will be received in a splendid royal house and by grace his image will already be settled in your soul.