“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

 Have you ever had a lengthy conversation with someone and afterwards you realized they really didn’t say anything of importance? When I was growing up, we called them “motor mouths”. They just babbled and went on and on with no substance in their conversation.

 As a child of God, praying to God is a privilege and what you pray should have substance. I relate prayer to a vehicle. Once you become a child of God, just like a new car with many features, you aren’t quite sure how praying works, but over time you come to know God better through your prayers as they become more personal. After a while, those prayers can turn to mundane talk, repeating the same thing over and over again, just like a motor mouth and quite frankly, they become useless chatter to God. Let’s look at ways to enhance your prayer life so they have more substance and purpose.

 “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” Matthew 7:6

 There is something special about secluding yourself from the world, and others, as you kneel in an enclosed room, and opening your heart to God. Humbling yourself before Him shows that you honor Him, respect Him and seek after His wisdom and will for your life. Prayer request should have purpose, showing God you truly have a desire for Him to answer your request. Hold nothing back in your prayer time, let your emotions drive your prayer time such as weeping, laughing, and praising God. Your prayers are intimate conversations, just as if you were talking to your closest friend.

 If you truly want to see your prayer life improve, make quality time for it, put forth your best and recognize when you pray, you are on Holy ground and give God the respect and honor He deserves. You’ll quickly find your prayers more enriching and God’s call to answer those requests will come at just the right time. What areas of your prayer life need a tune up today?