I find the key to a good relationship with someone is having good communication. If we want to get to know the other person better, we need to talk to each other.

A lack of communication is one of the main reasons friendships break down. Something which started off really small ends up being blown out of proportion.

There is a bit more than just talking in communicating with each other. We need to listen to each other too. Not listening to the other person results in misunderstandings and hurt feelings.

Having a good relationship with God is like having a good relationship with our friend or partner. It also relies on good communication. The way in which we do this is through prayer.

He wants to get to know us better, as I’m sure we would like to get to know Him better too. We need to talk to God just like He was our best friend. He wants to know how we are truly feeling, even the not-so-nice stuff that goes on in our heads!

Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. James 5:13

When we stop talking to God, that’s when life starts to crash around us. I know. I’ve been there, thinking I know better. But I don’t. I need to keep talking to him.

We also need to keep listening to him too. This is hard, just like it is with a friend. When we don’t listen properly, we misinterpret situations and start thinking what we want to hear. Spending time in prayerful silence will help to discern what He is saying to us.

I’m not writing all this because I’ve been there and done it. I’m far from getting this communication thing right, especially with God. I’m kind of preaching to myself here a little bit (or a lot!)

Maybe you need to hear it too though?

You are reading day 16 of the Write 31 Days Challenge in conjunction with The Five Minute Friday Community. Today’s word prompt is ‘pray’.