Talking to God

Thanks to Lori, a Godly woman, for inspiring this one. Imagine Jesus walking up to Peter and saying, "Good morning Peter."
Peter responds, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."
Jesus says, "Well thank you. That is part of the sample prayer I taught you. So, how was your day?"
Peter replies, "Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name..."
Jesus interrupts, "You said that already."
Peter replies, "Give us this day our daily bread and..."
"Wait Peter", Jesus exclaims, "you are just reciting more of that prayer. Talk to me like a person."
Peter pauses, "Now I lay me down to sleep?"Let's not treat God like He is an object instead of a personal being. Yes, He is awesome and Holy, but He wants a relationship with you! Talk to Him. Jesus says in Matthew 6:7, "And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words."
Tell Him your struggles, fears, disappointments and failures. Give Him praise and cherish your time together.

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