Conversations with God

October 17, 2007 by mark.

I was thinking the other day about how I talk with God. Even from the earliest age I remember talking to Him the same way I would talk with a close friend. My prayers have never been in King’s English! That ran off the tracks very early on. They have had an informal quality and that has worked well for me.

I wonder how others see, feel and experience conversations with God. How do we know when God speaks to us? How do we know if He is distant from us? How do we know if He is right beside us? How can we be assured of His presence in our lives?

It seems to me that trust is the basis of all human relationships and so it is with God. Another question is how can we learn to trust God? Even more important when we feel like God has disappointed us and let us down. Ever felt that way?

Answers to these quesitons and more are not easy. But they begin the conversation if you will to a deeper understanding of who we are in God’s eyes and how He views us as His children.

Often when a couple has problems and seeks out counsel the first thing the counselor will look for is if the couple can talk with each other. If not that can be the first step. Simply talking and opening up. Relationships flourish with good communication. So does our relationship with God.

Why not consider starting a conversation.

-Mark+

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