Y'know how you have things you can say only to your spouse? How you will word things when it's just the two of you talking? If you and your spouse are in a room with other people, you will probably adjust some of the things you say. In private, it's no holds barred. You're just REAL.

It's the same with prayer. Praying at Small Group or for someone else aloud isn't BAD, but our Father also wants us to pray in secret -- no holds barred -- just Him & you, being REAL.

I was just reminded of that thought. It's not original or anything -- Jason heard it somewhere. Even so, I've looked at prayer differently ever since I heard it.

Be REAL with God today. Tell Him what you're thinking and feeling. Ask Him for the things you need. Thank Him for what He's already given you. Don't hold back. Don't make your words all churchy and perfect. Just be yourself. And know that He loves you just the way He made you.