World Day of Prayer
In the Talmud it is written, “A person’s words should always be few when speaking to God.”
Jesus said in the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 6, “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others… And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like the pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words…”
Also in chapter 6, in the Message version of the Bible, Jesus says, “Here’s what I want you to do: Find a quiet secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you possibly can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace.”
Let us pray: God of Grace, we trust that you know what we need before we even ask, but we want to stay connected to you. On this World Day of Prayer and beyond, help us to find those quiet secluded moments – to draw near with deep honesty – to sense your grace, and hear your voice. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
