When you pray

“And when you pray, do not heap up phrases (multiply words, repeating the same ones over and over) as the Gentiles do, for they think they will be heard for their much speaking. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.” Matthew 6:7-8 AMP

Last night I watched a very interesting show by Morgan Freeman called "the story of God". It's his study on the journey of religion in the world , a quest for mankind in the search for God. Almost all the religions of the world pray, it's a common thing. The real question is : do they really talk to God?  I could see the confusion in the show and I thought to myself , "they should read about Jesus".

Jesus brought a whole new aspect to the subject of prayer and fellowship with God , it's beyond the walls of religion!! He referred to God as "Father" This is a passionate, love relationship, it speaks of protection , provision , a ready listening ear , a source of strength and pride, a close friend, that person you're proud of and go around mentioning in almost every conversation. God , my Father!! 

This approach demystifies the whole subject of God, no one had ever said that about God in all of human history. Those in search of God think He is too far so in order to reach Him in prayer , they must shout louder. Some think for Him to hear them, they must repeat words as much as possible. Some think they must go to a mountain because then they will be closer to heaven. Some think He can hear them through the dead. No , you shouldn't think that way. 

Jesus advises us that we should not be like those looking for God because we have already found Him. He will not hear us because of our volume , vocabulary , repeats , location or even dressing(you can speak to Him in the shower completely undressed, what a cool God we have): He will hear you because He loves you , He is your Father, He knows what you need , you just have to acknowledge Him. He is connected to the most real part of you ; your spirit. When I understood this , it changed everything!! 

Surely , the Lord Jesus brought a new way of living, a real way , God has come near us, living in us by the Holy Spirit. This is refreshing and so much freedom.

So when you pray, do not be like them. 

Remember : You are loved by God

Have an amazingly beautiful week!!