Talking to Dad, but Ignoring My Brothers

As I was reading Buttrick's excerpts on the form of prayer, I was quickly struck with the realization that I pray selfishly. I often come to my Father in Heaven with the attitude that He is my Father. Yet, though I come honestly and often, I tend to neglect both the reverence my God deserves and also the brothers and sisters that surround me. They need the prayers just as much as I need them, if not more. As a community, as a Church before Christ, I ought to not neglect the freedom of coming before the Lord with an honest and sincere heart; yet, I cannot forget to bring the hearts of his Church. My prayer takes form (it's not without a specific method), but my prayer lacks a love for the Church. When I pray, I ought to set aside myself and embrace the Lord first and foremost. In so doing, I will begin to realize that Jesus loves His Church. If I cannot pray for His Church, let along love His Church, then who am I to say that I love at all? Christ has loved me in order that I might love Him back, and also love His people. My prayers should reflect this truth.