The Bible in One Year: Proverbs 25-26/2 Corinthians 9
Today’s Reading: Matthew 6:5-15 – when you pray, go into your room,
close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. ~Matthew 6:6
The Right Way to Pray
I admire people who record prayer request in journals
tattered from daily handling, those who keep track of every prayer and praise
and then faithfully update their lists. I’m inspired by those who gather with others
to pray and whose kneeling wears out the carpet at their bedsides. For years, I
tried to copy their styles, to emulate a perfect prayer life, and to imitate
the eloquence of the so-much-more-articulate-than-me folks. I strived to
unravel what I thought was a mystery, as I longed to learn the right way to
pray.
Eventually, I learned that our Lord simply desires prayer
that begins and ends with humility (Matthew 6:5). He invites us into an
intimate exchange through which He promises to listen (v. 7). He assures us
that prayer is a gift, an opportunity to honor His majesty (vv. 9-10), to
display our confidence in His provision (v. 11), and to affirm our security in
His forgiveness and guidance (vv.12-13).
God assures us He hears and cares about every single spoken
and unspoken prayer, as well as the prayers that slip down our cheeks as silent
tears. As we place our trust in God and His perfect love for us, we can be sure
praying with a humble heart that’s surrendered to and dependent on Him is
always the right way to pray. ~Xochitl
Dixon
Lord, thank You for
reminding us You hear every prayer.
Calling on Jesus as
our loving Savior and Lord is the right way to pray.
Bible Verse
And Moses said unto
the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be
before your faces, that ye sin not. ~Exodus 20:20
Prayer
Lord, open my mouth that I may speak to You throughout my
day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Bible Verse
That which is born of
the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not
that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. ~John 3:6-7
Bible Verse
For his anger endureth
but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy
cometh in the morning. ~Psalm 30:5
Prayer
Dear Lord, as I read the Scriptures, open my eyes so I can
see you. in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
When You Feel Thankful
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