We should pray from the heart. It is not learning a formula nor simply repeating words. Prayer is never intended to be a vain repetition of memorized words. Jesus gave a model prayer to understand your personal relationship with God our Father. If we only say memorized words, without considering their meaning, our hearts are not in it. Prayer should come from your heart before it is spoken by the lips.
Prayer is your relationship with God. It is your fellowship with God. The believer who prays effectively has a personal relationship with God our Father. Through faith in Jesus Christ, your heart is open to God as your heavenly Father. Jesus said, In this manner, therefore pray, our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name (Matthew 6:9). Your personal relationship with God the Father is from the heart.
Relationships are heart to heart. So it is with God our Father and prayer of the heart. God's Spirit works in your heart. Prayer becomes more than words from our lips. Our hearts must be open to God. The heart includes your mind, will and emotions. Share our thoughts, desires and emotions with God our Father.
God may speak to your heart in prayer. Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion (Hebrews 3:15). He may bring Bible verses to your attention. He may bring people to mind, because you need to pray for them. That's prayer from your heart.
