In my last post, I quoted Chip Ingram. I want to quote another author today, my favorite. His name is Jesus. He wrote the most amazing book of all times, The Bible.
I was reading His book today in my daily reading and needed share what I read. Let these familiar words fall fresh on you today.
Matthew 6:5-13(NlT)
“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
“When you pray, don’t babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him! Pray like this:
Our Father in heaven,
may your name be kept holy.
May your Kingdom come soon.
May your will be done on earth,
as it is in heaven.
Give us today the food we need,
and forgive us our sins,
as we have forgiven those who sin against us.
And don’t let us yield to temptation,
but rescue us from the evil one.
Girls, did you notice He said “When” you pray? It is not an option. He is assuming that we will pray not if we will pray. The Lord always gives power and instruction to accomplish that which He has asked us to do. The instructions of how to pray and what to pray in any circumstance or situation of life are outlined right here in this text.
Today, take some time to pray this text aloud. If possible, go to your prayer closet or in my case my Jesus chair, close the door, and pray the prayer, experience its power. I did! I wish I could be there to see you when you walk out of your closet. I am sure that you will be glowing with His glory.
Have great day.
