Matthew 6:5-8 And
when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to
pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they
may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet,
and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and
thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the
heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father
knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
Psalm 63:5-6 (NRSV)
The psalmist wrote, “My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast, and my
mouth praises you with joyful lips when I think of you.
God hears — and responds to — all our prayers. God wants us
to feel a sense of closeness, like talking with a good friend who is sitting
next to us or by our bedside. When we pray, we can share with God about
everyday things, knowing that God is ready to listen.
Thought for today:
How often do I really talk to God?
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