MAY 19
MATTHEW 6:5_And when thou prayest…
Prayer is a necessity in the Christian life. Don’t try to live even one day without it. I Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV), “Pray without ceasing.”
No one wants to go a full day without speaking to someone they love. If you don’t love Jesus, talk to Him anyway—you may soon find Him to be your friend. It takes time to truly love. There is such a thing as love at first sight, but if that’s all there ever is, and love goes no further than sight—that won’t get it done. You have to know the person who has caused your heart to skip beats. Time must be spent in communication.
Prayer is communication. There is nothing in your heart you cannot tell Jesus. The fact that He already knows what’s there does not stop Him from wanting to hear your voice. Jesus desires your deep, intimate, communication—just as any two people who are in love.
Get to know the book of Psalms. They may be written for songs, but they make for some kind of awesome prayers! No matter your situation, there is a Psalm to express your heart. Pray a Psalm in first person.
If it is a prayer of brokenness, it’s okay to weep. If it is a prayer of joy, then sing praise.
Simply let your heart express itself.
PRAYER
Lord of All, Thank You that You hear my heart, and my feeble words. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.
Christ prayed—He will teach me!
The Works of Her Hands 