Reasoned Prayer

The journalist Bill Moyers, who is also an ordained minister, served as press secretary to President Lyndon Johnson. One night at a White House dinner, Mr. Moyers was saying grace before the meal. President Johnson, seated at the other end of the table, interrupted and said, “Speak up, Bill, I can’t hear you.” Mr. Moyers gently replied, “I wasn’t talking to you, Mr. President.”

Sometimes people view prayer, whether public or private, as a formality—a religious activity to help us feel better. That is not a biblical idea. Biblically, prayer is a personal conversation with God and should be practiced, and perceived, that way.

This is David Jeremiah encouraging you to get on the road to new life. Discover God’s reasons for prayer . . . On Route 66.