The Language of God

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians (KJV)

Throughout centuries, rulers have attempted experiments to determine the natural language of humans. They believed if all linguistic input could be kept from babies, the first words spoken would be the original tongue of humankind. One such experiment was carried out in the thirteenth century by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II of Hohenstaufen.

The babies were isolated from human language in hope when they reached talking age they would develop their own innate language. Sadly these children died unexplainably before they spoke their first words. This incident makes us wonder if human survival requires communication with other humans.

Similarly, newborn Christians must interact with other Christians in order to survive. A relationship without some type of communication will inevitably die. We not only need encouragement from our Christian peers, but we also need communication with our spiritual caregiver. As God watches over us continuously, we must communicate our emotions and desires. Otherwise, we cut our spiritual umbilical cord.

Prayer; Jesus, teach us to speak from our heart, and love the time we spend in prayer.

Thought for the day
If Jesus cleared his calendar to pray we should also

Prayer focus
People too busy to talk to God