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But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Matthew 6:7

Some people believe that saying the same thing repeatedly while praying is the best way to pray. They make it look like prayer is a competition or a show off. This happened among the heathens (pagans, atheists) They were actually thinking that prayers were answered this way and would have taught so many people this pattern of prayer. If Jesus had not corrected this error we might be genuinely praying this way and when our prayers go unanswered, we might feel discouraged.

We can repeat a prayer topic that is yet unanswered but not vain repetitions during prayer sessions. Jesus did teach us to make our prayers clear and specific as much as possible for God already knows our needs before we ask Him. Moreso, we should pray in the privacy of our rooms and He will hear us. We can pray as group too but we should go straight to the point. God hears earnest prayers.

Thank you Lord for hearing our prayers.We know that you always hear us.

And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him.
Genesis 17:19

God does not think they way we think and we should not try to place limitations on God because of what we can see. When Abraham heard this promise, he didn't think about the fact that God already had a name for the child but he laughed at the possibility of giving birth at old age. Reality was that both Abraham and Sarah were past the age of child bearing however, God was going to fulfill His promise to them. He is a covenant keeping God.

God gave the child the name Isaac meaning laughter. God keeps His covenant. There are some praying to God for children. Do not lose hope because of what the doctors may have said. You should not be double-minded when you pray to God. Keep declaring the word of God into your life for He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.(Psalms 113:9)

Meditate and pray as you read Isaiah 54.
I pray for you to sing and rejoice this year at the birth of your children

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