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How Not to Pray
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on’t pray while ignoring broken relationships. Jesus told His disciples that if someone has unresolved conflict while they are on the way to engage in spiritual practices, that person should first stop and resolve the conflict before proceeding (matthew 5:24). So if I spout unkind words at my co-worker, or if a family member hurts my feelings, I need to go make things right before showing up for worship. Certainly, not everyone will respond to attempts at reconciliation (romans 12:18). Nevertheless, we should initiate restoration—whether we are the 15
