Prayer is talking to God, in our own words – often so that only He can hear with Love’s heart

In the New Testament Jesus tells his disciples that, when they talk to God, they should go to their ‘private room’; he advises them to speak to God from their hearts, in their own words, and to avoid drawing attention to themselves. Why is this wonderful? Because God doesn’t respect show-offs; he loves people who are genuine and sincere – those who do not try to impress people with long word and who behave as if they are important. Jesus asks us to be humble before God – it doesn’t impress God when we try to impress other people – only God knows where we’re really coming from…do you? Can we be that honest with ourselves? We can try and God will help us, if we do. How great is our God!