“They suppose they will be heard for their many words” -Jesus. Prayer is not about the multiplication of words, even polished words and phrases. There is nothing wrong with thinking through and writing beautiful prayers. It is a great spiritual exercise. Try it. Choose words that exalt our awesome Father. However, in the end, what God is listening for is our heart. He anticipates our affection. Our Abba is ready to embrace us, to hear our spirit, and commune with us. He even hears prayers with no words; sit in silence near Him. He hears our heart when we can’t verbalize it. Oh, how attentive He is!
“And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words.” Matthew 6:7 (NASB)
