IS IT SELFISH?

Do you pray for yourself? Some hold that it is selfish and a waste of time to pray for ones self, but how could it be? Emmet Fox writes, “Praying for ourselves is the reverse of selfishness-it is truly glorifying God.” “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you” (1 Pet. 5:7) is the path according to Peter. There is danger in the sorting of prayers. Employing our limited vision and experience to decide what is appropriate to pray about, viewed in the light of day, doesn’t pass the giggle test. God does not need us to or want us to play prayer gatekeeper. Approach God in prayer with anything on your mind or that is troubling you. Do not waste time trying to construct or sort your prayers to avoid perceived selfishness. Speak from the heart for when the heart speaks the heart listens. God knows your heart and the issues that flow from it. He is closer than hands and feet, closer than breath. And that is most close indeed. A simple heart filled prayer delivered trembling can move mountains. Again, as Dr. Fox teaches “You must pray for yourself constantly. How could it be otherwise?”