Prayer From the Heart, Not Repetition

“Jesus warned His followers in Matthew 6:7, saying, ‘When you pray,

do not use vain repetitions as the pagans do, for they think they will be heard for

their many words.’ This shows that prayer was never meant to be memorized or mechanical.

Yet today, many Christians rely on repeated, formal prayers—for meals,

guidance, forgiveness, or help—often spoken without thought or sincerity.

Jesus taught that God listens to the heart, not rehearsed phrases. The lesson is simple:

prayer is a conversation, not a recital. God desires honesty, humility, and faith—not repetition

without meaning. Pray from the heart, and God will listen.”