PRAYER

You know, we really don't know what to pray for, do we? What if God had answered every prayer that you ever prayed? Just think who you'd be married to. Just think where you'd be living. Just think what you'd be doing.

God loves us so much that sometimes he gives us what we need and not what we ask.

Prayer is the recognition that if God had not engaged himself in our problems, we would still be lost in the blackness. It is by his mercy that we have been lifted up. Prayer is that whole process that reminds us of who God is and who we are.

I believe there's great power in prayer. I believe God heals the wounded, and that he can raise the dead. But I don't believe that we tell God what to do and when to do it. You see, there's a difference between believing he's the almighty God and demanding he become our divine servant.

God knows that we, with our limited vision, don't even know that for which we should pray. And we are praying for things right now that God knows would not be best for us. When we entrust our request to him, we trust him to honor our prayers with holy judgement.

Lord, we want only to please you. We cherish your promise to take care of your children. And yet we often come to you with muddled ideas, unsure of what is best, uncertain of your will. Thank you, Father, for the assurance that our imperfect prayers cannot hinder your incredible power.

The Inspirational Study Bible

Max Lucado