Calling for the King

Summary

We have a Father in heaven who wants to hear from us. The only thing that is more magnificent than the glory and grandeur of God is the fact that He has concern for us. Jesus reminds us that God is waiting to hear from us; He also warns us about how we come before God. We should not approach Him in an attempt to be seen and heard by others; prayer is not a tool for our ego. We must also be careful not to be overly concerned with the brilliance of our words; prayer is not about us impressing God. Instead, He has given us the opportunity to bring our cares and concerns before Him in an honest way, and He promises to hear and respond to everything that is presented in this manner. This does not mean He will do whatever you want, but He promises, as a perfect Father, to give you what is best for you. Prayer then becomes a matter of reliance. It is not about what you get out of it, or how well it works. It is about trusting in the goodness and sovereignty of God to come to Him for everything you need.

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