Jesus says in Matthew 6:7-8, “When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Pagans do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!”
This text is followed by Jesus explaining to pray what we now call the Lord’s Prayer.
I timed myself praying the Lord’s Prayer, and it took 25 seconds.
In Matthew 26:40, Jesus scolds the disciples for not being able to stay awake while He prayed for “only one hour.”
If God already knows what we need, and we do not repeat our requests over and over, what does one do when praying for an hour? Maybe most of the time is to listen for God’s answer and guidance.
Dear Lord, Help us remember that prayer is our connection to you, not only for us to talk to you, but for you to talk to us. Help us take the time to quietly wait for your messages. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
If you break down the Lord’s Prayer it starts out with a praise, then the petition and ends with a praise. Many times when praying some might spend a while praising the Lord for all He has done and is doing in their life. Telling Him just how much they love Him.
Jesus prayed for hours with such devotion. He adored His Father.
With all the trappings of this world we all can sometimes forget just how blessed we are especially here in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Maybe sometimes we should just take the time to thank the Lord for all of His blessings instead of asking for anything.