No Formula

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Prayer in the simplest definition – is communication with God. Prayer is not – tossing all your needs, wants, requests and the needs of others to God – saying Here You Go God – fix it. Then walking away. That is abuse. That is not relationship.

When we enter God’s presence – we ought take a moment (or 10) to simply:

  • Be grateful for what He has already done.
  • Worship Him for who He Is (even to Us).
  • Be reminded of what He has already done
  • Thank Him for what He is currently doing.
  • Then make your requests known.

With that said…

There is no formula for Praying. The guidelines are given to us in the Sample of the Lord’s Prayer. The requirement – is to ask – In the Name of Jesus. Relationship with a spouse or a close friend ought reflect our relationship with God. That time spent in intimacy – allows a rolling up on God – and asking a thing without sweet words coming first. To start telling God what we need Him to do – without ever spending time in worship – is simply…. rude and disrespectful.

Praying small prayers during the day – is like calling or texting to see how your spouse or a dear friend is doing. Sending pics. Loving gifs or whatever- in expectation of intimacy. Going in to handle your business and never taking time for God to speak back is not two-way communication.

Take His yolk on:

  • Learn of Him.
  • Learn His word.
  • His character.
  • What God likes and dislikes.

Then – Love God where He is. Love on Him.  Then – make your requests known to God.

AM