Matthew 6:5-9
Prayer is not about PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Matthew 6:5-6 5 “When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. 6 But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
Be GENUINE communicating with God
Prayer is not about RITUAL or SUPERSTITION
Matthew 6:7-8 “7 “When you pray, don’t babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. 8 Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!
Be CONFIDENT God hears & knows your needs
Relate to God as your HEAVENLY FATHER
Matthew 6:9-10 “9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.”
