Prayer

Ok, so let's all be honest. How often do we pray? I know the question is more often phrased, "How long do you pray?" but to me (Riley), I think it's more about just praying. When we are talking to God, the time doesn't matter to us. Speaking from personal experience, I can say that once I start praying, it is easy to keep talking to God. Talking is a word that is important to God. So many times we think that a prayer has to be some outstanding speech we recite to God, but this could be no further from the truth. When we pray, all we have to do is talk to God. Just like we would talk to a friend, because Jesus is a friend that sticks closer than a brother, and He wants us to tell Him everything. Even if you're just sitting in class worried about a test, tell Him how you feel, and how you need Him to help you. There is nothing God enjoys more than talking to His children! I challenge you to start talking to God more each day and see just how loved you feel. When you talk to God, He will reveal Himself to you in ways you couldn't imagine!


Tip: If you have trouble focusing while you are trying to pray...pray out loud! It helps you concentrate and keep on track! Praying with a close friend is also a blessing. It will help you keep each other reliable and focused on God together.