Ever wonder why you pray? If God is truly who He says He is (and He is) then why do we pray? Doesn't he know exactly what we are going to thank him for or ask for before we ever even think to ask? Dis he not know hundreds of years ago that today I would say my specific prayer? Not only that, but our Lord is so mighty and wonderful that we don't even need to ask because his plan is already in action. It wouldn't matter what or when we asked to begin with. He is already going to do what He has planned...right? So, why pray?
I think I do it more for myself...yes, I know selfish. At the same time though, it helps me put my day, week, life into perspective. Prayer refocuses me and reminds me of where I am and where I am going.
Just some food for thought. Why do you pray?
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While God knows our heart and needs and wants, prayer is vital because it puts us into communication with God so we begin to know HIS needs and wants for us. Prayer is never "informing" God, or even demonstrating our commitment to God. God knows our level of commitment and if it flags after a period of prayer, God knew it would. But until we put ourselves in a prayerful posture, how can we hear God's voice above the mowers and blowers, cars and bars, TV and traffic of our lives? I'm glad you're contemplative about prayer and please continue to lift your old dad up when you pause to pray!
Dad
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