21 Days of Prayer & Fasting | Day 10

One of the reasons people find prayer boring is because we get used to saying the same prayer over and over again. We forget prayer is a conversation.

“...for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. ”

Matthew 6:7b-8

In the above verses, Jesus cautions us against repetitive prayer. Prayers where we use words like “just” and “help” over and over again…or like the customary prayer blessing our food…
or the short prayer we say right before bed. These prayers are usually rehearsed and lack any resemblance to real conversation. One way to get away from repetition is to take Bible verses
that you have read recently and pray them over the people, places, and things you are praying for. For example, take the below verse:

“...enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness.”

Acts 4:29b

You can pray that verse over your friend, let’s call her Mary, who has been struggling to share her faith with her family. This is how you can use this in prayer:

“Lord, enable Mary to speak your word
with great boldness.”

Psalms are usually a good place to get inspiration for praying verses.

Prayer Challenge:

Re-read one of your favorite Bible verses. According to Matt 6:7, ask the Father to reveal to you His good and perfect will, so you can specifically pray for His will in your life. Remind yourself that prayer is a conversation, and even when you bless your food, or pray before bed, do not conform to the same prayers you have prayed time and again--be creative. Make it a conversation with God.