Why do we pray? We may have a whole list of personal reasons.
Jesus gives one very clear reason when he prayed, “Father, bring glory to your name” (John 12:28, NLT). I have often prayed with my personal desires at the forefront.
My thinking was often backwards when approaching prayer.
Frequently, I am thinking of my own benefit or blessing as an impetus for praying. This is quite contrary to abiding …