Does the length of a prayer matter? Here is Christ's teaching on this important question (Matt 6:7)

Does the length of a prayer matter?  What does Christ teach about this important question?

Matt 6:7

7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

 Prayer Attitude: Since God already knows our needs, wordy prayers do not force God to listen.

Christ's teaching on prayer (Matt 6:5-6)

Yesterday we consider Christ's teaching on prayer by looking at Luke 18:1-9, today, let's consider Matt 6:5-6.

Matt 6:5-6

5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 

Prayer Attitude: We should never pray for the purpose of making a display to others.