Easy As Breathing

"The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth"- Psalm 145:18 (NIV).

Our district superintendent is a wonderful man. I know a lot about him: his age, who is wife is and children are, where he lives,and that he's a very intelligent man. I work in the same building with him, but seldom do I talk to him. On the occasion that I do, I feel awkward and later dissect our conversation, wishing I had been a little less nervous; that I was able to breathe easier in his presence. I wouldn't feel that way if I talked to him more often, but time and opportunity don't present themselves. At least that's the excuse I give. This parallels well with talking with God. Prayer is key to a powerful, emotional relationship with God. The more you pray, the stronger the relationship, and the greater your faith. The quality of your prayer relationship with God affects every other relationship you have on this earth. Prayer is a gift that is slowly unwrapped and forever cherished. And one day, we'll commune in the Lord's presence, speaking to Him directly. So, prayer, in essence, is practice for that day. A day that will be a continuation of the prayer you last prayed in this life and then picked back up face-to-face when you reach heaven's door. It'll be as easy as breathing. Let's seek to be such a frequent prayer warrior that there will be no awkwardness when we meet Jesus; because, that day is certainly coming for all of us. Death or Rapture; it's coming. So, whether you're lying in green pastures, walking beside still waters, or walking through the shadow of death, pray. Pray! God is with you; He is ever present and waiting, aching, for your prayers with each breath you take.