Without God I could not face even one new day. I am constantly running to Him in prayer, asking for strength, courage, and mercy. Suprisingly He always gives me more than I ask for – indescribable joy, peace, friends and humor.  

I remember a time when I tried to pray at least once a day, usually before closing my eyes in sleep. That seemed like a good idea. Sometimes I was so tired that I just went to sleep. Or too preoccupied with a problem that I couldn’t turn off my thoughts. Or I just forgot.

I always felt guilty about that, but really, what did I have to say worth  bothering God? 

For believers, the scriptures telling us to take all our problems to God are abundant.

 “Casting all your care on Him; for He careth for you.” 1Peter 5:7

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” Phillipians 4:6

Yet we strive to solve the problems ourselves, not wanting to be dependent on God. Being dependent is bad, right? Humans are supposed to be independent, making decisions, solving problems on our own. That’s what the concept of free will means, isn’t it?

God sees it from a different point of view. He created us for communion with Him. He desires our love, our obedience and yes, our dependence. His plan is always better than ours. His solutions are brilliant. His desires are good. When we do run to Him and give Him the troubles in our life, He is free to work His beautiful will. 

Learning to depend on God is part of learning to love and trust Him. Accepting that He desires a close, constant relationship with each person. Knowing that He is always ready to listen to us and to work His will in our lives, if we are willing. We aren’t bothering Him when we bring our concerns to Him and submit them to His will. That is what He wants. 

When we start communicating with God and submitting to His will, He releases unlimited Joy to our heart

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:3

How often to you talk to God? As often as you talk to your friends?

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