The Right Way to Pray
September 20, 2010 by Lecrae.net
Filed under Around the Web
Most people agree that prayer is a good thing. But is there a right and a wrong way to pray? Apparently Jesus thought so.
When he observed a religious leader praying with pride about his accomplishments, Jesus said, “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” When this guy prayed, it was more of an announcement to those around him than a conversation with God.
Sometimes when I’m talking on my cell phone I lose the connection and don’t realize it right away and keep talking. Then, when I realize I’ve just been talking to myself, I’m a little embarrassed.
With prayer, talking to yourself is more than embarrassing – it’s a major mistake. There’s no point to prayer that doesn’t connect to God. And the only way to get and maintain a connection with God is to put the focus on him, and not on yourself.
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