Prayerlessness is Unbelief

There are many reasons why Christians say they don't pray. They are too busy, or too distracted or are just in a rut. But, I have always thought that the crux of the problem is unbelief. We don't pray because deep down we don't believe in a God who answers prayer, and when it comes right down to it, God doesn't have anything we need. Kevin DeYoung nails the problem in his latest blog entry

There are many reasons for our prayerlessness . . . but, most fundamentally, we ask not because we think we need not or we think that can God give not. Deep down we feel secure when we have money in the bank, a healthy report from the doctor,and powerful people on our side. We do not trust in God alone. Prayerlessness is an expression of our meager confidence in God's ability to provide and our strong confidence in ourability to take care of ourselves without God's help.

If prayer isn't a part of your daily life, continue to read the rest of Kevin's article and examine the reasons for your prayerlessness.