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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Few Words are Needed
"And when you pray, don't be like those people that don't
know God. They continue saying things that mean nothing.
Don't pray like that. They think that God will hear them
because of the many things they say. Don't be like those
people. Your Father knows the things you need before you ask
him."
-- Matthew 6:7-8 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
The Stoic Philosopher Seneca made fun of the pagans of his day
"fatiguing the gods" with their prayers. Jesus warns his followers not
to follow the same course. Senseless babbling and the heaping up of
repetitious phrases do not win us an audience with God. Prayer is not
about magic formulas or fancy speech. Prayer is about our confidence in
the Father's knowing us and responding to our needs. Under this
understanding, our words don't need to be special or effusive, just
heartfelt and genuine!
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Holy and righteous Father, thank you for hearing my simple words that
come from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for blessings. Please
forgive me for my sins and guard me from evil. Use me in astounding
ways that bring you glory! Empower me to do your will. In Jesus' name I
pray. Amen.
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