Growing up in Atlanta I lived across the street from a remarkable woman. She was a true Southern lady who exuded charm  and knowledge. If you wanted to know anything about the history of Atlanta or the south all you had to do was ask her. In fact, if you didn't ask her you don't worry she would probably go ahead and tell you!

You see Miss B loved to talk with others no matter what the subject. She loved people and she loved conversation. Whether it was the arts, politics, history, religion or culture in general- this lady either knew about it or experienced it. She had a big heart and a brilliant mind that carried her right up until just a few years ago when she died at age 99. Pauline Buffington was quite a woman and she poured herself into the time she spent with you.

Many times we look at our conversations with others as just talk. We take for granted the subject, the person or the opportunity provided to us in those moments. If that is how we sometimes approach simple conversation then how do we approach prayer?

Whether you are a man who prays regularly or rarely, there's a driving force behind your prayers. I would venture to say that our time in prayer is more self-serving in nature such as something we want or need. Maybe it's even about someone. Whatever the case ask yourself whether you are you simply talking to fill the time or is there a purpose in the words that flow from your heart to God's ears?

So what is prayer is really about? Does it matter what you pray for or who you pray for or whether you even pray? Join us this Friday @ THE CORE as we look beyond how a man prays to what a man prays about and why.