Good Morning Friends,
“And when you pray, do not be like the
hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street
corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward
in full. When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your
Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will
reward you. When you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think
they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your
Father knows what you need before you ask him. This, then, is how you should
pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will
be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us
our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.’ For if you forgive men when they sin against
you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men
their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” (Matthew 6:6-15)
Not IF you pray, but WHEN.
Pray with a right attitude, not as hypocrites,
but with sincerity.
Pray expectantly, He will reward you, He will
hear and answer your prayers.
Don’t think you have to pray in formulas, with
babbling -- just talk to God about what’s on your heart.
Remember who you are talking to. He’s not a
mean, spiteful God. He is your loving Father.
When you pray, remember what’s really important
in this world. It’s His Kingdom.
Don’t be afraid to ask Him for what you need.
Pray with a right heart, one that is right with
God and right with other people.
Someone said, “When we pray, we touch the heart
of eternity.” By praying you can do more to change the world and advance God’s
Kingdom than by anything else. So, friends, PRAY. Jesus Himself taught us how.
His, by Grace, Steve
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