Around the circle the 6th-grade girls went, taking turns praying for each other in the Bible-study group. Father in heaven, Anna prayed, please help Tonya not to be so boy-crazy. Tonya added with a giggle, And help Anna to stop acting so horrible in school and bothering other kids. Then Talia prayed, Lord, help Tonya to listen to her mother instead of always talking back.
Although the requests were real, the girls seemed to enjoy teasing their friends by pointing out their flaws in front of the others instead of caring about their need for Gods help. Their group leader reminded them about the seriousness of talking to almighty God and the importance of evaluating their own hearts.
If we use prayer to point out the faults of others while ignoring our own, were like the Pharisee in Jesus parable. He prayed, God, I thank You that I am not like other menextortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector (Luke 18:11). Instead, were to be like the man who asked God to be merciful to him, a sinner (v.13).
Lets be careful not to let our prayers become a listing of others flaws. The kind of prayer God desires flows out of a humble evaluation of our own sinful hearts.
Getting snow tomorrow?
Dittos!
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Hello Geebee! You have a wonderful day too! Thank You!
iNTERESTING MARKINGS ON THAT BIRD,IS IT A cHICADEE,CLOSE up?
Sorry,I had caps lock on & didn’t notice,right off,LOL! Looking down at keys while typing...I don’t wanna re-type...Since I’m a slow typist.
& I know You understand & wouldn’t ask me to,I’m just saying,is all.
:) *HUGS*