Matthew 6:7
“In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words.”
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First, it was just a babble. But after a while, your baby would utter the first word – “Mama”. A feeling of joy crept in you and started to cry. Then, your baby would repeat it many times again, “Mama, mama, mama”. Would you feel annoyed? Of course, not! It was music to your ears!
Years later, he would grow up to be a very fine, young man – full of faithfulness and fear of the Lord. And every day, he would say to you, “Mama, I love you”. And he would repeat it many times. Would you feel annoyed? Of course, not! No matter if he would repeat it many times, it would still be music to your ears.
This is the same with praying. Matthew 6:7 does not really mean that we should not pray repeatedly, as some would tell you. This verse only mean that it does not matter how many times you repeat something or how complex the words, it would not mean anything if it is not coming from the heart. Like the pagans before that only “babble” – that is, to utter a meaningless, confusing litany of words or sounds.
A person with a heart after God can pray and be effective in fewer words and a simpler language in communing with the Lord. Pray from the heart and seek the things of Him. Learn how to talk to Him. Don’t be afraid if you repeat your words or you forget some words. He understands that because he is not listening to your every words. He is listening to what your heart is saying.
Then, be still and listen for His small voice in your spirit as you pray. Allow Him to speak to you, don't shut Him out. Because similarly, He doesn't speak to your head, He speaks to your heart. So listen to His voice in your heart and rebuke any you hear in your head.
Almighty Father, we love You. We know that this is all You want. Everything else falls into place after that. Walk with us in our lives. In the end, we would not ask of anything from You anymore because You are already within us.
Your works, O Lord, are justice and truth.
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