Don’t pray like the heathen.

“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.” Matthew 6:7(KJV)

The Lord Jesus teaches us in our opening scripture not to pray with vain repetitions; in other words, He is admonishing us not to pray as though God does not know what we need or He is not concerned about what you need.

The concept some Christians have about prayer is that they have to bombard the gates of heaven. No you are not to bombard heaven or the Father with your prayers. This is because when you say you want to bombard the gates of  heaven, you are saying that you want to throw bombs at the gates of heaven. 

Another reason why we do not bombard the gates of heaven is because we are children of the kingdom of heaven and the Bible says in Hebrews 4:16, “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” So, because we are in the kingdom and not outside the kingdom, we do not need to bombard the gates of heaven, we simply come before Him to the throne of grace and receive from the Father. 

Pray in faith today in the name of Jesus knowing that the Father you are praying to cares about you and we have access to Him everyday and at anytime through faith in Jesus name. The Bible says, “For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:15-16.

Prayer
Abba, Father I thank you for your grace that is abundantly lavished towards me. I thank you for the privilege you've given to me to come boldly to the throne. I receive mercy and grace for help, for every need in my life in Jesus Name. Amen.

Further Study
Hebrews 10:19-23, Ephesians 2:18-22, Romans 5:1-2.

Doing the Word
Pray confidently in the name of Jesus knowing that the Father loves you and is willing to answer your prayer.