Do you have a best friend? What is one of the things you love doing with her? Is it important to talk with your friend more than once a week? What if you didn't talk to her at all? How long do you think that friendship would last?
Jesus is not only your Savior, but He wants to be in a relationship with you. Can your relationship with Jesus grow and deepen without talking to Him? Probably not. That is the basic element of prayer. It's a time for you to talk to Jesus, and trust me it makes Him very happy.
Jesus, the son of God, prayed on a regular basis. The Bible tells us, "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed." (Mark 1:35 NIV ) Jesus also taught His disciples to pray and gave them The Lords Prayer that we still say today. In Luke 11:9-10 Jesus said, "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; those who seek find; and to those who knock, the door will be opened."
Think back on the last 24 hours. How many times did you call your best friend to talk? How many times did you send her a text message? I love to text my best friend. And I confess, I do it a lot during the day. It's a quick, fun way to keep in touch with her and share funny stories that come up during the day. How many times did you talk to God in the past 24 hours? Do you think you can make some time for Him?
It can be as simple as asking, "Lord teach me to pray. Jesus, show me how to talk to you. Give me a heart for communicating with you." In fact, you may talk to Jesus all day long without really knowing it. He wants your heart; be honest with Jesus just as you are honest with your friends.
So, let me ask you...what did you pray for today? I prayed for you this morning. I asked God to protect you, and lift you up with His amazing love. Make time for God each day. He wants to hear from you, and promises to open the door to you when you pray.
Also, remember God gave you two ears and one mouth. You've probably heard that before from your parents or your teachers. ;-) It's true, so take time to listen for God's voice in your heart. Turn off your music, find a quiet place, and listen to Him...He likes to whisper in your heart so pat attention.
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