Talking to God 101
Photo courtesy of Christianity Today (After the horrific events in El Paso and Dayton last weekend, this post seems uniquely timed.) 1 John 5:14-15 (KJV) And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. "How do I pray? What do I say to Him?" she asked. I have had this late-night conversation more than once in recent days. Actually, I used to be this person--without a clue how to talk to God. The big secret on how to talk to God is no secret at all. Talk to Him like He is your friend because you'll never have a better one. Check out the prayers of Jesus in the New Testament. He spent long hours alone, before the Throne of Grace. When you're feeling upset, confused, anxious or just plain mad, tell your Heavenly Father how you feel. He can't wait to hear what's on your mind. Pr...