Stop Praying Like God Needs a Memo:

A Look at Prayer, Performance, and Surrender

Have you ever prayed the way some people write memos at the office—just a little too detailed, a little too braggy, and mostly for the benefit of everyone else in the room? If so, you're not alone. I've done it, too. There's this underlying sense that if I just say the right words or sound extra spiritual, I'll seal the deal with God. But here's a thoug…