Prayer is important. We all have heard this at least, even if we don't get it. And, most of us don't get it. Why is prayer important? Does God need us to ask Him? Does His mind require changing? I thought He was omnipotent, and all knowing. Doesn't He know things need doing? Doesn't he care enough to help me on His own?
The easiest example to use probably speaks to guys the best. How long does a relationship last when the girl expects the guy to know all of her needs and desires? Guy gets girl a purple scarf, she's mad cuz her favorite color is blue. But she never told him her favorite color, and most of her clothes are purple, so he guessed and was really excited to find her the scarf.
(You: but God knows everything)
Yes, yes He does. That wouldn't be a relationship, now, would it? That would be rather one sided. You get everything you want or need, and you don't ever talk to Him. Except occasionally to thank Him.
(You: But.. He's God. He's above all that.)
Above all what? We were made in His image, complete with His emotions. Including sadness. Sorrow. Pain. You thought God was immune to that? No.
God feels pain.
God feels pain every time you arrogantly expect Him to cater to your every need.
Every time you turn from Him and try to fix it on your own instead of simply killing your pride and asking Him.
Every time you get mad at Him for not being there.
God feels pain when you do. Did you know what? The same way when someone you love is hurt, you want to fix it and help them and you empathize with them... God's like that.
That doesn't make God more human. Because remember, He came first and made us in His image. Not the other way around.
We were made to partner with His heart, to ask for things and pray for burdens so that it could be a shared joy.
He doesn't need us. He wants us.
~Silver
