What's That You Say?

The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They’re full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. Don’t fall for that nonsense. This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need.

Matthew 6:7-12 

 

I have been drawn to looking at Prayer, of late.  One thing that has stuck in my mind has been those who look at prayer as some grandiose performance whereby they must make a show of the act.  "Blessed and Most Gracious God and King of All Creation...we humbly bow before Thee do Thou mightest lend Thine Ear so Thou mayest hear our unworthy pleas..."

 

You've GOT to be kidding me.  No offense, but prayer is a conversation with our Abba (Daddy) who not only knows when we are engaged in "performance prayer" and when we are talking to the One who knows us so much that He wants a relationship with us.  When God came to the Garden of Eden in the evening to talk with Adam and Eve, I doubt seriously that the conversation was "King James" formal.  In my mind, the conversation was one of friends talking, sharing, and enjoying time together.

 

Think of your very best friend who knows more about you than anyone else, the one you share your deepest secrets with, how do you talk with each other?  Now, think of how much more deeply God knows you.  With God, NOTHING is hidden!  He knows all about us and still loves us anyway.  So, talk with Him as the person with whom you have no secrets!

 

Prayer is NOT a practice in eloquence or theatrics. Prayer is a conversation with the One who IS LOVE.  Speak plainly and openly!