How many avenues of communication do we need to talk to each other? We are constantly connected via text, imessage, email, twitter, facebook, vine, instagram, viber, groupme, whatsapp etc. Thats if we are not constantly talking on the phone. Whenever something happens good or bad we are conditioned to pick up the phone and call a friend. There is absolutly nothing wrong with that. But how often are we in constant communication with God? We have all these apps to talk to our friends and people we "entertain" but how many apps do you need to talk to God?... oh ... just one. Its called Prayer. Prayer is so important when it comes to our walk with God. Prayer changes our heart, keeps us from dwelling in the past, gives us no fear of the future, stops us from worrying and most importantly is our direct link to God. When we worry it is usually fear based over something in the future we have no control over. Why stress yourself when there is someone that can give you a peace and handles it all.
I once was told that worry is prayer to self. How often are you praying to yourself, or venting to a friend about an issue? Do you give God a 2 minute prayer before bed and think its all good? God yearns for quiet time with us. Since joining the Peace Corps I've had plenty of conversations with people and apart from thinking God isnt real. They think he is some entity that wants to suck all the fun out of your life, control you and punish you. Well they are wrong. Besides being a protector and provider God wants a relationship with us.
Think about this if you had a friend who came to you and asked you for something, expected you to give it to them how would you feel? Especially if you only heard from them when they needed something. When you reach out to them they never answer, never pick up the phone or return emails. You would probably feel neglected. How do you think God feels? The difference between us and God is that his love is not conditional no matter how many times he tries to reach us and we ignore him he keeps reaching out and reaching out he will never stop.
okay so... What does it mean to pray? The literal definition is to address God with adoration, confession, supplication, thanksgiving and Adoration.
Supplication- To ask earnestly
Thanksgiving- expressing gratitude
Adoration- Expressing Love
Through prayer God reveals his character and blessings not only does prayer allow us to be honest with God it forces us to be honest with ourselves. When we pray and give thanks God enhabits our praise which fills us with joy. The situation is left in Gods hands and we do not worry.because everything is going to be worked out for our good !!
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