Chatting with Jesus
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Lord, are You amused when some folks, attempting to sound super-spiritual, offer flowery-worded prayers, hoping to impress nearby listeners? Oh, how they describe You. “Almighty God who rideth on the wings of the cherubims!” “Oh, Thee of Ancient of Days, who reigneth mightily and exceedingly … .“ Many believe using King James English makes one’s prayers exceptionally “powerful.” Like the ancient Pharisees who loved praying long-winded public prayers, they repeat religious phrases or Christian clichés that roll off their tongue, yet they lack understanding of the Christian lingo’s meaning. You’re not impressed with their prayers, are You, Lord?
But You are pleased and moved to answer prayers spoken from a sincere and humble heart. You gave an outline on how and what to pray for when You taught us The Lord’s Prayer, (Matthew 6:9-13). Every believer needs to pray, yet there is a simple, ancient prayer You desire to hear from each of Your followers.
When offered from a sincere heart, this prayer invites You to make change. And some we are hesitant to make.
“Search me, O God, and know my heart, test me and know my concerns [priorities]. See if there is any offensive way in me; lead me in the way of everlasting life”—Psalm 139:23,24 (NLT).
Nothing flowery about that prayer.
Lord, may I be willing to ask You to search me. As painful as it may be, I acknowledge I own my sinful ways. Help me make a total commitment to You and make whatever changes You ask.
From a humble, sincere heart, I say, Thank You, Jesus. Amen.
THANKFUL 
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