Today’s Promise
October 29, 2021
God Knows My Need Before I Ask
And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
Matthew 6:7-8
Jesus on Prayer
Right in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus took time to teach us about prayer. It is so easy for us to get confused or intimidated when it comes to our prayer life.
In this promise, Jesus warned that prayer isn’t about how long you pray or even how loud you pray. Prayer is all about a conversation between you and your Heavenly Father.
Some people have a filibuster approach to prayer. They think if they can just pray long enough, surely God will have to answer their prayers. God is not impressed by the length of our prayers or how many words we use.
The Secret to Praying
Here’s the secret to effective prayer – God already knows what you need before you ask, so simply tell Him what is on your heart.
God is never surprised by your prayer. Like a good father, God knows your needs before you even ask.
Since God knows your need, there is no reason to go on and on in prayer. There is no need to make your prayer sound spiritual or impressive. There is no magic phrase God is looking for in your prayers.
Two keys to effective prayer are simplicity and sincerity.
First, your prayers should be simple. Since God already knows your needs, there is no reason for a lot of explanation. You are not going to tell God any new detail He may have missed.
Second, effective prayer is always sincere prayer. I hear some people pray, and they sound like they are preaching to God. Their prayer seems to be more directed to the people listening than to God. When people ask me how to pray, I say just tell God what is on your heart. Tell Him your needs, and then in faith, believe that He will answer.
That may sound too simplistic for some, but I believe it aligns with the way Jesus prayed and how He taught us.
God knows and is sympathetic toward your need. As a good father, He wants to give good things to you. When you come to Him, talk to Him like He is your Father. Tell Him where it hurts or what the need is, then believe He has heard you.
Leave the guilt, shame, and religion behind. Climb up into your Father’s lap and tell Him what’s on your heart. He already knows and will answer.
Look at that promise again.
And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. – Matthew 6:7-8
Make these confessions.
- I pray simply and with a sincere heart.
- God knows my need even before I ask.
- As a loving Father, He wants to meet my needs.
- When I pray, I simply talk to my Heavenly Father.
In Jesus name,
Amen
Prayer doesn’t have to be complicated. Your prayers don’t have to be long or fancy. Besides, God already knows what you need before you even ask.
If you have gone through Praying for Him or Praying for Her, have you continued the habit of praying for them daily?
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What is the most important thing you have learned about prayer? (Share it in the comment section below)
In whatever situation, or circumstance, whatever the need, whether physical, spiritual, or emotional. It’s all about Relationship with our Heavenly Father. It’s all about Him