NearertoGod

And I am not talking about being elaborate about talking to Him.

Be yourself.

I talked to God for the first time instead of just praying to Him, which really isn't holding a decent conversation with Him.

I never knew what a relaxing thing talking to God would be.

Talking to God is totally different from talking to a person. God doesn't ask mindless questions, or interrupts, or even makes those little "motions" to make you stop. He listens - 100%.

Believe me, it's the best thing you could do. If you find talking to your husband, friend, sister, brother, dog, cat, fish, sky whatever hard, go to God and tell Him.

You don't have to be all proper and cool about it, just be yourself. I'm sure God would like for us to be ourselves, right?

Tell Him how you feel exactly, even if it's hard to. You'll find that He's the BEST listener in the world.

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NATURE should be treasured, not destroyed!
It's God's beautiful gift...treat it with respect and it'll respect you.

Hey everyone!
See BIG BROWN at Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia, California on Saturday, October 25th, 2008 in the BREEDER'S CUP CLASSIC!
Let's hope he does a good job!
Team Big Brown
(wish I had a picture...)

Boanerges

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“Neither skill nor knowledge is needed to go to God, all that is necessary is a heart dedicated entirely and solely to Him out of love for Him above all others.”
Brother Lawrence

Mark_18

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Luke 15:31 - And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.
Joel 2:28 - I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.
Matthew 7:7 - Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

Psalms 126:5 - Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.

JOKE POLICE

univac

And the best teacher

James B

I often do this, but then i wonder if its right to, because im not talking to him in the serious prayer way.

Mark_18

He's a father He's a friend. He doesn't want a strict religion, He wants a relationship.

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Luke 15:31 - And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.
Joel 2:28 - I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.
Matthew 7:7 - Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

Psalms 126:5 - Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.

JOKE POLICE

NearertoGod

That's correct, Mark. That's one of the things I love about God - He doesn't demand we talk a certain way, or act a certain way around Him. That is what people say when they mean, "knowing God on a personal level".

God is like an old friend you are comfortable with. You laugh, you talk, you cry, and you enjoy those warm, fuzzy moments together.

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NATURE should be treasured, not destroyed!
It's God's beautiful gift...treat it with respect and it'll respect you.

Hey everyone!
See BIG BROWN at Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia, California on Saturday, October 25th, 2008 in the BREEDER'S CUP CLASSIC!
Let's hope he does a good job!
Team Big Brown
(wish I had a picture...)

Boanerges

Talking to God should be as natural as breathing.

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“Neither skill nor knowledge is needed to go to God, all that is necessary is a heart dedicated entirely and solely to Him out of love for Him above all others.”
Brother Lawrence

Dusty

That's it exactly my dear Mark. We do not need formalities to come to the throne of Grace. Just humility.

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