Yet Solomon continued to pray that God would regard this place as special, and that whenever God's people prayed in this place, God would hear and answer their prayers.
Understanding the elements of Jesus' prayer is important, but truly we simply need to learn to pray.
We might also ask, what power do we not experience when we fail to spend time in prayer?
Jesus' example shows us the priority he placed on prayer.
Do we pass up miracles today because our minds and hearts are so closed that we cannot see or hear God at work in our midst?
Our offerings to God should not be cheap, costing us little or nothing.
Do we seek to escape the rigors of discipleship, the way of the Cross?
It is not wrong to express our needs or desires to the Father, yet our proper posture is willing submission to the will of the Father.
When we approach life, God and religion from our traditions, beliefs, perspectives, and desires we misunderstand God.
We often think that sophistication, strength, wisdom and more are the pinnacle of success.