Does the Way You Pray Measure Your Experience of the Lord?
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Become as a Little Child to Pray The Lord loves when we approach Him as a child approaches their Daddy. Do you remember how Jesus strongly rebuked the disciples when they chased the mothers with children away, telling them not to bother Jesus? Now, this is important! Jesus established a principle especially relevant for those who struggle with prayer. The secret to effective prayer is to become as a little child . “Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it” (Mar 10:15 CSB). The Lord didn’t want us to miss this, so it is repeated in Luke 18:17. Have you listened to a child pray? They are bold and innocent in their requests. They don’t need fluff or pretty words; they don’t try to convince God to listen. Children believe: • The Lord is listening. • The Lord wants to hear when they speak. • What they have to say is significant. • Jesus delights in answerin...