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Prayer: An Expression of Faith

by Brett Fuller on May 14, 2017

Have you ever spoken with someone who was desperate to tell you news about which you had already been informed. As they excitedly they share, everything within you wants to say you’ve already heard, but not wanting to spoil their moment, you painfully listen to the whole story again.

Jesus taught His disciples how to pray. His preparation included an exhortation in Matt 6:7-8 saying, "And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. 8 "So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.”

Since our Father knows what we need before we ask, our request is not needed to inform. It is required so our faith might be expressed in a way that ties His answer to our specific desire.

So when you pray, knowing that your forthcoming petition is old news, let your words be few and spend the lion’s-share of your getting to know Him better so you can live right and live well…