Ive learned that simple, heartfelt, full-of-faith prayers always get Gods attention. Unfortunately, we often overlook this and turn our prayers into a big show. We have to beware of talking to impress ourselves when were praying. Sometimes I think we just want to sound eloquent. We want to impress God with our phrases and sound holy. But God just wants to have a little chat with us. He wants us to talk to Him like we would a friend, not with a different tone of voice. If we dont speak Elizabethan English during the day, we dont need to use it when we pray. We also dont have to pray for hours on end. Its good to schedule prayer time, but we should just pray until were finished and then go about our business until the next time we feel the need to pray some more. The only way prayer will ever be satisfying is if you simply use it as an opportunity to get Gods help and involve Him in everything you do. Hes not here to be impressed...Hes here to live life with you. Dont perform. Just invite Him in. Joyce Meyer Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. (James 5:16 NIV)
Posted on: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 14:06:05 +0000
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