Summary: Kids have a simple way of reminding us that without manners, we just can’t get very far. In the store the other day, we overheard a three-year-old begging for a candy bar. It wasn’t working. His mom was quick to point out, “How do you ask nicely?” And immediately the child said, “Puh-leeeze??” As adults, we often fail to mind our manners when we ask our heavenly Father for something. Our prayers can be rather demanding. We have an attitude of entitlement like that of a spoiled child. Now, I’m not saying that all we need to do is use the word “please” in our prayers; rather, I’m talking about the position of our heart. We need to check our attitude as we approach God in prayer. The Bible says, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” When we ask God to give us something because we feel we deserve it, we are being prideful. We are to pray with humility. We are to pray from a position that recognizes we are merely “the created” in the care of the almighty Creator. And He does love us and want to bless us! Next time you have a request for the Lord, won’t you stop and find your rightful place before Him? It’s about much more than manners; it’s about your heart!
