Daily Walk Through the New Testament

June 13

Read Mark 14:27-52

There is a difference between simply saying prayers and actually praying. A lot of us are guilty of saying prayers without thinking about what we’re saying. We just go through the motions, saying the same things we usually say in the same way we always say them. It’s like we put our prayers on autopilot. We’re good at saying prayers. We’re not good at actually praying.
Praying should involve truly opening our hearts to God and nurturing a close, honest relationship with Him. He wants us to come to Him, talk to Him, and be real with Him. He welcomes us to spill out whatever may be on our hearts. So, if you’re frustrated, you can share your frustrations with Him. If you’re thankful express thanks. If you’re worried, take your anxiety to Him. Whatever you’re feeling, go to Him about it, and be real with Him.
Make sure you’re not praying the same old prayer without thinking about what you’re actually saying. His mercies are new every morning — your prayers should be too!