Living in Increase (Part 7) - Increase in PrayerSample

I remember when I first got saved. I would listen to the pastor pray, my small group leader would pray, and anyone I respected seemed to know how to pray. It was really intimidating!

However, in Matthew, Jesus tells us that our Father isn’t impressed by how well we pray! He simply wants to hear from us. Who are we trying to impress? Who are we talking to? Whether praying out loud with a brother or sister, in the shower, or over dinner, just talk to God.

So, if it’s that simple, why do mature Christians sound so eloquent to a new believer’s ears? Well, the more time we spend in God’s Word, the more His Word becomes a part of us. Since His Word is so Powerful, it might sound impressive when we hear someone who walks with God praying. But know, what you are attracted to isn’t prose and poetry. It is someone walking in the Presence of the Holy Spirit–because anything else is just noise.

Cathy Anderson

Action Step: Choose a Bible Plan to read daily (it could be this one)! YouVersion has great Bible Plan options and a Verse of the Day.