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We have been taught that all of our prayers must be done in sincerity and with whole heartedness. When we search the scriptures, we will not find anywhere where God ever demanded us to pray but rather as out text tells us that we should have the desire to come to Him that hears our prayers. Jeremiah 29:13 “And ye Shall Seek me, and find me, when  ye shall search for me with all your heart.” What we pray for in our lives is very important to recognize how God receives our prayers.  I recently read this short parable about prayer.

I asked God to take away all my pain.
The Answer Came – No.  It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
The Answer Came – No.  Her Spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience.
The Answer Came – No. Patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn’t granted, it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness.
The Answer Came – No. I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.
I asked God to spare me pain.
The Answer Came. – No.  Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my Spirit grow.
The Answer Came – No.  You must be the one to grow, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.
The Answer Came – No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all good things.
I then asked God to help me love others as much as you love me.
The Answer Came, Ah, finally you are on track.

In life it is often in the times of great tribulation that the greatest of all gifts shines more brightly. 1 Corinthians13:13 “And now abideth faith, hope, charity (Love), these three: but the greatest of these is Charity (loving kindness).

Apostle John  recorded for us the fundamental message that God  was showing to us by Sending His only begotten Son to be our Saviour and Redeemer by recording Christ’s words in John 13:34 “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”

As we contemplate our attitude to prayer, let us also dwell on the words of that so favourite hymn sung by so many around the world.

What a friend we have in Jesus. All our sins and griefs to bear!

What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!

O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,

All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.

Have we trial and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?

We should never be discouraged: Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share?

Jesus knows our every weakness, take it to the Lord in prayer.

Let us continue to always play our part in keeping the armour of God present in our lives as in Ephesians 6:18 “Praying always with all prayers and supplication in the Spirit, and watching there unto with all perseverance and supplications for all Saints.”