When we pray amiss
It’s when we would like to see –
The outcome in its timing
And of how it all should be.
When we pray amiss
It’s so our petitions are fulfilled,
But most times they are self-focused
With an arrogance instilled.
Because the Bible makes it clear
That when we pray for our own pleasures,
The prayers do go amiss –
When our idol becomes our leisure.
There’s nothing wrong in having fun;
It’s a gift that is God-given,
But when the prayers become self-centred
By certain motives they are driven.
When we pray amiss –
With God we play a game,
Because true prayers bring transformation
Where the heart cannot remain the same.
For souls to be delivered –
And for healing from within;
These prayers are heaven focused
When we’re delivered from all sin.
Prayers for God’s direction
And where we can serve indeed,
Are priceless in God’s ears
When for souls we intercede.
Knowing that we’ll stand
Before our Creator’s throne,
Should place reverent fear in our heart
To remove that heart of stone.
Time is of the essence
And eternity is sure,
Lord have mercy and do lead us
Into the forevermore.
“You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.” James 4:3
“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.” James 5:13
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name, Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors, and do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” Matthew 6:9-13
