I once heard someone criticize how others prayed. I was a bit taken aback and didn’t quite know how to respond. It got me thinking – does Heavenly Father only listen to our prayers if we pray in some specific way? Is he angry with us if we don’t do it that way? I certainly hope not! Confession: Some days my arms are folded. Somedays I’m peaking at my kids. (Mom Life.) Somedays it’s a quick thing in my head. (Mom Life.) And somedays I end up asleep before I say amen. (Again, Mom Life.) I finally decided that what I knew all along was still the right answer: the most important factor isn’t some outward sign we are faithful but rather where our Heart is and so I will keep praying with faith for I know that no matter, God is still there listening.
I said a little prayer last night,
I said it in my head.
A prayer I said so quietly
Only God heard what I said.
But that didn’t make it any less
Then if I’d prayed out loud,
Or standing at a microphone
In front of a large crowd.
For God was still there listening
As we talked – the two of us –
Even though it wasn’t grand
Or said with lots of fuss.
God listened to me patiently
And heard each word I said.
Even though I said them quietly
And only in my head.
For God’s love is always perfect
And He cares more ’bout our heart –
That it’s always kind and humble,
And with Him from the start.
So, every time I have a need
Or just want to tell a friend.
I know that God’s there listening
Until my prayer does end.
And so, I always take the time
No matter where the place,
To tell Him all the things I need
Or ask for love and grace.
It just may be a prayer so quiet
That it’ll only be in my head
But one I know will still be heard
For God will always care about what I said.