Draw Near

I am sometimes surprised how difficult it is for some people to "get" prayer. It is one of the most essential parts of your relationship with God. I guess that is what gets some stumbling.Because it is God you can feel as if there is a different way you have to communicate to Him. Like only certain words or postures are acceptable. Yes, we should have reverence when we approach Him but some times, there are no words. It is just a tear, a groan, even a song. I may be the odd one here...lol...but I talk to Him just as I would anyone. I don't pray in "King James" style. :) He knows me and that wouldn't be what He expects from me. See, ya can't fool Him. Eloquent words are wonderful but He doesn't want to hear what you think you should say, He wants to hear what you need to say. No other relationship in your life can be more real, more intimate or more trustworthy than the one you can have with Him! All your secrets? He already knows about those and He loves you regardless. All your faults? Yup, He accepts you despite those too. He doesn't care what label is on your clothes, what tax bracket you are in, what you drive or where you live. He wants you - the real you. Quite possibly the you no one has ever seen. How do you communicate with Him? Do you? There is a big difference between uttering a prayer and actually praying, communicating. You don't have to be at an alter, you don't even have to kneel! If He was sitting in the room with you where you could look over at Him and talk, what would you say? Try prayer that way. Draw near. It is impossible to have a relationship with anyone when you do not communicate. God is not an exception to this. Talk to him. Right where you are. He is always listening and your talks with Him are always confidential :) Draw near. "Prayer is the burden of a sigh, the falling of a tear, the upward glancing of the eye when none, but God is near" ~ Montgomery 1840