“Pray, then, in this way:
‘Our Father who is in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
‘Your kingdom come.
Your will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
‘Give us this cialis pills day our daily bread.
‘And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen'”
(Matthew 6:9-13).

Yesterday’s devotion explained that the foundation of prayer is the way we view God. It’s not enough to mouth the words of the Lord’s Prayer; we must also believe God can meet the needs we bring to Him. That is why our understanding of Him has such an impact on our lives.

First, our view influences what we ask – specifically, the size of our petition is affected. People often say, “I couldn’t ask God for that” because they considered the request too much – but what could be too big for an omniscient and omnipotent God? We limit our blessings when we ask only for what we can accomplish with our own resources, rather than depending on Him to provide the will and the way.

Second, our understanding of God affects our lifestyle. Recognizing that He wants to walk with us should produce the desire for a pure heart. We know that living in deliberate sin short-circuits our fellowship with Him. Consequently, the way we view God affects how we think, behave and relate to other people.

Finally, our perspective on God impacts our faith. If we see Him as some distant being who plays favorites, then we will not expect much from our prayers. But if we realize He is an all-powerful Father who loves us personally, then we can pray with the confidence that we will be heard.

Knowing God intimately will transform our natural tendency toward doubt and sin into an underlying sense of immense peace and faith. Our prayers are heard by a personal God. Have you taken the time to get to know Him?

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