Prayer Worship

I was in a place of prayer the other day, and I was praying for some things specifically and as usual I was focusing on a lot of things in my life where I need God to move.  I think I was also voicing some of my frustration at how prayer can be just drudgery and difficult sometimes.  I love God so much, but I just wish praying regularly was just a bit easier!

All of a sudden I felt like I heard Him say to me, "Why is this always about your needs?  WHY CAN'T YOU JUST LOVE ME?"

I was rocked....  Why had this never occurred to me?  How could I be so continually self-centered?

The first and greatest command: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength.  Everything I do should be with this in mind.  I had turned prayer into a selfish, fear-centered task designed to deal with my issues.  Instead, my faithful, gracious King desires to walk with me and talk with me, and desires to love me, and BE LOVED by me!  What a worthy calling!  To just love my King back!

I resolve that my prayer must be an act of worship to the God who deserves it.  He has loved me with a drenching, indescribable love, and He has saved me for all eternity!  Forgive me, Lord!  And know that I love you so much!  I will pray to you because I love you!  Thank you for the privilege and honor of prayer!
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