Prayer, in many ways, is the supreme expression of our faith in God and our faith and confidence in the promises of God.

So while there are pitfalls in praying in a corporate setting, it is something that still should be done. The rewards are much greater than the risks.

In the same way, we need to present God as the loving father who is waiting for all of us to turn to him. But our turning to him is initiated by our repentance. With proper understanding of the kindness and the holiness of God, repentance is the only reasonable response.

In Matthew 6, Jesus gives us two pitfalls to avoid when praying: 1. Don’t pray to impress the people around you. 2. Don’t use meaningless repetition