Prayer, Part I, February 26, 2008
Prayer, Part I, February 26, 2008
“And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.
”But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
”And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.
”Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.
Matthew 6:5-8, www.solascriptura.com
Jesus, we thank You for these specific teachings. We read Your word because it is a lamp unto our feet. You guide us in paths of righteousness. Here You make it clear that prayer is not a performance nor a vain repetition of words that are repeated over and over.
Teach us Jesus to be comfortable talking with You all day, privately and in public (pray unceasingly in your heart about every circumstance and be grateful for every gift, for all of creation, constantly).
We know that You know our needs but we also see that You want us to express them to You. Help us to be open to Your leading and give power to our prayers. What a great thought You express when You tell us that what we pray in private You will rewarded openly. And when You do answer our prayers, give us a sense of humility and gratitude. In Jesus Holy name, we pray, amen.
Bruce Caldwell
“And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.
”But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
”And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.
”Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.
Matthew 6:5-8, www.solascriptura.com
Jesus, we thank You for these specific teachings. We read Your word because it is a lamp unto our feet. You guide us in paths of righteousness. Here You make it clear that prayer is not a performance nor a vain repetition of words that are repeated over and over.
Teach us Jesus to be comfortable talking with You all day, privately and in public (pray unceasingly in your heart about every circumstance and be grateful for every gift, for all of creation, constantly).
We know that You know our needs but we also see that You want us to express them to You. Help us to be open to Your leading and give power to our prayers. What a great thought You express when You tell us that what we pray in private You will rewarded openly. And when You do answer our prayers, give us a sense of humility and gratitude. In Jesus Holy name, we pray, amen.
Bruce Caldwell
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