Why does nobody ever start their prayers with "Dude"? Wouldn't it be better if we were like "Dude, God, hey, guess what... etc." I think that a lot of people think of God as this great King that you have to have the utmost respect for, and I'd have to say I agree, but is it disrespectful to be open with God and talk to him like a friend? God wants to be your Lord and King, but I've also learned that he wants to be your friend. Whenever I hear someone praying a prayer, like, like one of those ones that have already been written, I just think, "Do they really mean that prayer?" I have a feeling that most of the time they don't, like for example take my grandpa. I have a lot of respect for him, but every meal he says the exact same prayer:

When was the last time you spoke like that to your friend? I just think that God would prefer if you spoke to Him openly. If you're one of those very weird people that end every sentance with "yo", then pray like that!