True Prayer

The most neglected aspect of prayer is the failure to recognize that true prayer is spirit to Spirit communion with God who is spirit. The receiving and the listening need as much attention (maybe more) than the petitions and the supplication. To listen and then receive God’s response is the holiest part of any true prayer. Once you have entered His gates with thanksgiving and praise (Psalm 100:4) then by prayer and supplication with Thanksgiving (Phillipians 4:5) let your requests be made known. Then quiet your heart as a weaned child (Psalms 131:2). Then, (see Habakkuk 2:1-4) look and watch to SEE what the LORD will SAY! This waiting in prayer is the receiving time and the listening time. It is the communion of your personal spirit with God who is the Holy Spirit. It is here where we can say , like Mary (see Matthew 1:26-38) Be it into me according to thy word! Ending prayer by saying, “LORD, I receive all that you have for me, in Jesus’ name.” Awe and wonder usually follow true prayer.