VAIN REPETITION "And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words." Matthew 6:7 “Repetitions” means using many meaningless words to prolong prayer. This in no sense forbids the use of the same words in prayer. Even the Lord Jesus prayed three times in the same words; hence it shows that when there is burden in the spirit, the same words are frequently uttered in His many prayers.Those who know best how to pray are rather creative in their prayers. There is a poor habit among us believers today. We tend to pray long prayers, stretching out our prayers with many words and so thinking that we shall be heard for much speaking. However, prayers recorded in the Bible are most straightforward and concise. For example, “Save, Lord” (Matt. 8:25). A very short prayer is often quite acceptable. In a time of distress, in witnessing to a sinner, in an hour of need, short prayers are most effective.
Posted on: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 07:05:12 +0000
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