Talking to God is one of the rarerest things we do as Christians. Sometimes our prayers are not directed to God as a communicator would to another in a conversation. It is possible for prayers directed to God to be a mere recital with no intention of engaging in a back and forth communication, even if one side(most likely God) remains silent.
The reason for this lack of communication with God even when we are praying is mostly for lack of confidence. Most times, people do not feel they are good enough to hold a conversation or a talk with God. In such cases, prayers become technical and distant. This feeling of inadequacy is also, surprisingly, increased by a lack of communication in the relationship with God. The guilt is not warranted. God is spirit, and when we rever Him too, sometimes fear of saying the wrong things keeps this distance a reality.
Start talking to God as you would to a friend. The problem is not usually faith but fear. Do not worry about speaking in a certain bible language. God is your friend. Next time you have a burning conversation you are dying to spill out, tell it to God. It does not have to be out loud. He can listen to thought and that is the best place to start talking to God from. At first, the talks may feel awkward and one sided but after a while, it becomes easier on you.
There are times we have questions that we are sure no one would answer, or that we would like God to answer Himself. Put the quetion to Him, and move on. After a while, or immediately, He will answer through another person or through your understanding. Understanding is the commonest communication tool of God, and also easy to ignore. Sometimes God teaches by taking you through an experience that will put the lesson in you. These may not be necessarily good experiences.
Sometimes prayers can be in form of a conversation, a talk. These are important especially in seasons of war when prayers seem to hit the ceiling. While these talks, may be far apart in these seasons, it is a form of communication that remains throughout all seasons. So when you can't pray, talk. Make a friendly conversation. Again, it does not have to be out loud, making it possible to carry out conversation with God from any place, noisy or not, whether its a place considered unGodly or not. Go ahead and talk to God, your friend.
The reason for this lack of communication with God even when we are praying is mostly for lack of confidence. Most times, people do not feel they are good enough to hold a conversation or a talk with God. In such cases, prayers become technical and distant. This feeling of inadequacy is also, surprisingly, increased by a lack of communication in the relationship with God. The guilt is not warranted. God is spirit, and when we rever Him too, sometimes fear of saying the wrong things keeps this distance a reality.
Start talking to God as you would to a friend. The problem is not usually faith but fear. Do not worry about speaking in a certain bible language. God is your friend. Next time you have a burning conversation you are dying to spill out, tell it to God. It does not have to be out loud. He can listen to thought and that is the best place to start talking to God from. At first, the talks may feel awkward and one sided but after a while, it becomes easier on you.
There are times we have questions that we are sure no one would answer, or that we would like God to answer Himself. Put the quetion to Him, and move on. After a while, or immediately, He will answer through another person or through your understanding. Understanding is the commonest communication tool of God, and also easy to ignore. Sometimes God teaches by taking you through an experience that will put the lesson in you. These may not be necessarily good experiences.
Sometimes prayers can be in form of a conversation, a talk. These are important especially in seasons of war when prayers seem to hit the ceiling. While these talks, may be far apart in these seasons, it is a form of communication that remains throughout all seasons. So when you can't pray, talk. Make a friendly conversation. Again, it does not have to be out loud, making it possible to carry out conversation with God from any place, noisy or not, whether its a place considered unGodly or not. Go ahead and talk to God, your friend.
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