Repetitious prayers, "canned" prayers, and prayers that are like those from the Pharisee who "prayed to himself," in Luke 18:11 are what God usually hears.  Christ taught His disciples how to pray, leaving us an example to follow.

Michael Fike

Pastor, United Church of God

Michael Fike is pastor for the United Church of God congregations in New Zealand. He is also currently serving as an associate pastor for the congregations in North Dakota.