We know that it is everyone's responsibility to pray. But do we realize it is also our responsibility to pray responsibly? Prayer is a serious act: it is talking to the creator Himself- one to one.
In the words of Donal Cantrell,
"True prayer involves people that understand the importance of taking responsibility.
1 - God hears us when we pray.
2 – He looks at our hearts for sincerity and honesty.
3 – Do we mean what we are saying or are our words useless babbling?
4 – If we are asking God for financial needs do we honor him in our giving?
5 – If we are seeking wisdom do we read his word for guidance?
6 – If we pray for the backslider do we really love them and want to see them restored?
7 – If we pray for our enemies are we truly willing to forgive them?
Prayer involves relationship and responsibility."
(Donald Cantrell in his sermon on a model prayer. )
The genuine prayer is born out of genuine desire for the concerned persons well-being. Do not take your promise to pray for someone lightly and forget. Once committed, it is our responsibility to do it.
Prayer needs to be a deliberate and thought-out action - not rhetorical reaction.
Prayer also has a follow through action: when prayers are answered we not only need to thank God, but we need to not forget. It is our responsibility to share it with others so that their faith may also be strengthened.
So next time you sit down to pray, think it through before you start and make it a well thought out, genuine and responsible prayer.
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