Prayer is a funny thing. Often when I pray, I want it to sound good. I want other people to be impressed with my prayers. I want to pray for the right things, but often pray for things that only I care about. And after I pray, I don't let my mind stay focused. I wander right back to the daily distractions and quickly forget about what I just prayed for.
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I think one of the reasons my prayers can be trivial is because I forget who I am praying to. God. You know, the God of the universe. The God who created everything. The God of 7 billion people on the planet. But this same God also gives me the same caring attention a close friend would when I come to Him to pray. He already knows my needs, worries and desires. What a gift, to be able to converse with God! I need constant reminding of how amazing prayer can be, rather than something to check off my list. I am truly thankful for those who are consistent and diligent in praying for family, friends and their communities.
