How to Feel Close to God
How do we get to a place where we feel that close to God?
3 Truths About Prayer
Truth #1 Prayer is our lifeline to God.
7 “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:7-8
Truth # 2 Pray often and pray early.
You parents—if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone instead?10 Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them a snake? Of course not! 11 So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him. Matthew 7:9-11
Truth # 3 Prayer brings comfort, even if the pain is still there.
Three different kinds of prayers
- 10-second prayer: Quick prayers throughout your day
- Do Not Disturb Prayer: Carved out time with God and God alone
But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you. Matthew 6:6
- Deep Prayer: The still prayer of complete solitude
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10
Guided Prayer ..
Where has God blessed you?
What is weighing on your heart right now and where do you need him most?
What are you dreaming of?
Where do your family members need prayer? Say a prayer for them
Where do your closest friends need prayer? Say a prayer for them
What is going on in my community that needs prayer today?
What is going on in the world that needs prayer right now?