Communing With God

In [Jesus] we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him. Ephesians 3:12.

For many people prayer isn’t a joy but a burden. When they fail to pray, they feel guilty; when they do pray, they worry that they might not be doing it correctly. Or disruptions steal the time away. Or their prayers are wooden and lifeless. But prayer shouldn’t be a burden but a privilege—a privilege God has graciously given us because He enjoys fellowship with His saints. Jesus Christ died to destroy the barrier of sin that separates us from God, and when we give our lives to Him, we have a personal relationship with almighty God. But central to any relationship is communication. It’s true on a human level; what kind of relationship do two people have who never talk with each other? In a far greater way, our relationship with God involves communication—not just an occasional brief chat but a deep sharing of ourselves and our concerns with God. Prayer is simply talking to God, and God speaks with us through His Word. Both are essential—and both are gifts God has given us so we can know Him. Prayer is a gift from God’s hand just as much as the Bible. Time for prayer should be paramount in our daily lives.

Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : Daily Devotions to Renew Your Mind and Inspire Your Soul (a 365-Day Devotional), Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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