Prayer: Reverent

(Post 5 of 10 posts about prayer.)

"Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father, who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name..." - Jesus teaching how to pray in Matthew 6:9.

Prayer is talking with our Father, who happens to be the Creator and Ruler of the Universe. It's familiar, but reverent, like a good child is toward his or her earthly father.

When we come to God, we are to be aware of just who it is we're speaking with. In one place (Deuteronomy 33:26) He is described as riding upon the heavens in His majesty. I rode to work this morning in a Toyota Sienna. There's a glory gap there I think. We need to 'hallow' His name when we pray (set it apart as holy and worthy of awe and respect - don't just throw it around).

Here's your homework on this one: read Job 38-41. This will help you remember that you're talking to God when you pray.

1. Prayer is secret.
2. Prayer is familiar.
3. Prayer is meaningful.
3. Prayer is reverent.