Quote Originally Posted by JoReba View Post
Does this information affect how we are to pray?
Yes, I believe misreading this passage can affect one's prayers because if you delusionally think you take up your own prayers, you will rely on your own self-strength rather than God's way of doing things by employing the angels to take up our prayers. However, I do think the reason why someone believes they can take up their own prayers is because they are already deluded; thus, Jesus hardens your heart further allowing you to pray even more selfish prayers that are not in accordance with His will.