Attitude toward Prayer

Do you think that God intended for us to pray on the run? Can prayer become a quick fix when we are in a jam?

I believe God intended more for us through the medium of prayer. After all, it is a privilege that we can even approach a holy God. Consider the words from the apostle Peter: "The end of all things is near;^* therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers." 1 Peter 4:7

If we realize how short our time is on this Earth, then we must make every minute count. We must realize that life is precious and that what we do here in this life will spill over into eternity.

The apostle is saying that praying becomes "prayer" when we are serious about it. We are willing to put ourselves into it and "discipline" ourselves. What might this look like?

1. We will bring our concerns - small and large - before God.
2. We will believe in the power of prayer.
3. We will expect to see God act and will patiently wait.
4. We will look for the will of God to be done through our praying.
5. We will pray with a sense of humility.

A quick prayer can be just words, where we have not really put ourselves into it. God wants our heart along with our words. Yes, it's all about the relationship.