Some people find it hard to pray,even though they are Christians,but we must not judge them,God knows why.Others find praying hard not knowing what to pray about,they may pray the Lords prayer everyday,and that's it or they pray some other set prayer. Prayer is a very intimate thing,and if they have been abused then intimacy is very hard,even with God. That may seem strange to most people,but as I said don't judge them,you have not walked in their shoes. Some people stop praying because it seems to them God did not answer their prayers,and they think what's the point of praying?is that valid reason to stop praying? No it's not, I know a man who prayed for a door to open into Christian ministry as a missionary,and it didn't happen,it was a very great disappointment.But many years later that person's son travels all over the world as international directer of 24/7.And as for that man ,God opened a door through a ministry on the internet that goes all over the world.Often as regards God answering our prayers we have to take the long view. One writer mentions of those infected by the modern passion for quick results,God said to Habakkuk as regards what was going to happen to Israel,'Though it tarry wait for it' (2 v3)
'What various hindrances we meet!
In coming to the mercy seat!
Yet who,that knows the worth of prayer
But wishes to be often there'
William Cowper
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