Teach me to Pray.

My words are futile. Teach me to pray Yours.”

I want prayers that are full of the worship faithful prayers are made of.
I want to pray like Jesus.

If our Father knows what we need before we ask (Matthew 6:8), then perhaps I might begin to pray as a child might pray, “Abba, I know you know. Now I will sit beneath you, delight in your shade and hide in the shadow of your wings. May your praise always be on my mouth. Amen.” Jesus also knew the hindrance of unforgiveness to our prayers (Matthew 6:14-15). ”My savior, I forgive him. I forgive her. I forgive them. I forgive ______________. I will allow your peace to reign in my heart and heal these wounds. Forgive me, as I forgive others. Teach me to walk in this grace and mercy.” His people were helped, and their prayers answered, because they trusted in him (1 Chronicles 5:20).

Are thoughts are known to him, as our needs. All our futile thoughts (Psalm 94:11).
Futile thoughts: thoughts unleashed, aimlessly wondering, full of worry.
For me, this happens when I wake.
I will spend ten, twenty, fifty, minutes thinking of… what? Whatever.
And it’s not until I’m dressed or approaching my office, I realize. Futile thoughts.

So, I plead. Again and again, conform me not to the pattern of this world. Holy Spirit, transform me by the renewing of my mind (Romans 12:2).

My words are futile, teach me to pray. Yours.