8th
PRAY
Recently, I was asked by a dear friend “how do I pray ?”. Is there a procedure to follow?… My answer to her is, how do you talk with your best friend when you have something serious to discuss. Usually, one would find a quiet place and get comfortable and start talking for as long as needed until your inner self is at peace.
Talking with the Father is no different. He is your best friend as well, He said so..In fact He loves when we come to Him, He longs to help us.
Many years ago when I was just learning, I used to take refuge in the bathroom away from the children, pets,noise ,etc. and open up to Him..If I was distraught and could not find the words, I would thank Him, for loving me, or my children, there is always something we are grateful for…so I would just praise and thank Him.(I’ll let you in on a secret..When you praise Him, it really gets His attention), then I would pour my heart out to Him, releasing what ever emotion I felt at the time, feeling better, then I would thank Him and expect results..true, they don’t come when we want, but they always come at the right time.
So the next time you need guidance or what ever, find a quiet place, relax, and let it rip, He’s listening, in fact He while you are speaking, He’ already got angels working on your behalf…
The first time is always a little uncomfortable, but repetition makes it easier, eventually you will know His presence, you’ll become bolder and a brand new relationship will develop.. Just like developing a relationship with any new person you meet..the more you talk the better you get to know each other, the more open you are….I hope this helped someone..
P.S. To this very day, there is not a bathroom in these United States that I haven’t prayed in..I have done it for so long, its become a habit..Oh yeah, I forgot, God even hears your whispers, so If you can’t vocalize because of a situation or surrounding..Just whisper..
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