Prayer

Being raised in the Church of Christ, I have noticed several things that could be improved on. One is prayer. Have you ever noticed that all prayers almost are the same? "Guide, guard and direct us", that is a must in a C of C prayer. Or "ready recollection" is another. What happening to prayers coming from the heart? The ones where you are having a conversation with God, not a prepared statement that is used time and time again. Maybe it is a lack of prayer life outside of church, or maybe over the years being have heard these prayers and taken them to use as examples. I just do not think a scripted prayer is as effective as one who holds a conversation with God. Do I have any basis to rely on? No, but I do know that God asks us to "be joyful always, and pray continually" (I Thess. 5:16-17). If we have a good prayer life, it is going to come to us naturally whether we are in private, in front of the church, or wherever. "Is any of you in trouble? Let him pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise." (James 5:13). I am not going to really get into the specifics of prayer. It was just something that was on my mind. Strive to have a good prayer life, continually talk to God through prayers. He will hear, only if you speak. Speak from the heart and blessings will flow over you.

Signing off
Andrew