Unlearning to Pray

Unlearning to Pray…

How do we pray? There are seminars, books, teachings, and all sorts of things on how to pray. Jesus, who knows best, taught us how to pray. He started out by saying, “Our Father”. Romans 8:15 says, “…we cry out, Abba, Father.”

Abba is the Hebrew word for Daddy. The Lord wants us to forget our ideas of prayer- the complexities, the formulas- and learn the most profound truth in the word Abba. Learn from that little baby in the cradle.

It doesn’t know many words, but when it’s sad, hurting, or in need, it cries out. So when you are sad or hurting, cry out. Pour out your heart to God. When you have a need, bring it to Him.

Also, when you have joy, share it with Him. Let your joy overflow in worship and praise and, like the baby, cry, “Abba.” There’s no need for eloquent words. Simply be like a baby resting in your Father’s loving arms.

Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.  Psalm 5:2

You don’t have to know the right formula. Just simply pour out your heart to Him. Keep it simple, keep it basic, and keep it, Abba.

Abba, Father, thank you for the gift of prayer, for the ability to come to you as a child to a loving parent.  Help me to release my worries and anxieties, and simply rest in your presence.  Teach me to trust in your care, share my joys and sorrows with you, and listen for your voice.  May my prayer be a constant conversation with you, my Abba. Amen.

Be like a child today ” pour out your heart and bring your needs to your Abba”, your Daddy.

Prayer is not asking. Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼