Prayer

I'm sure prayer is an area most people could improve in. It isn't a ritual, and it certainly isn't to be thought of as meaningless. There is something self-sacrificing about prayer. Coming to the throne of God is a privilege we often take for granted; yet, it is a privilege granted freely to be carried out unceasingly. On pages five and six of Stormie Omartian's book The Power of Prayer, she covers "God's Connection with Us". The verse emphasized is Genesis 2:7:  "And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul." The Lord spoke, and so the universe was. We not only have the ability to breathe but to speak as well. What an honor it is to communicate with the God of the Universe, the Creator of everything! Our prayers will never be perfect because we are imperfect beings; however, our Father wants to hear us. Sometimes, we may not have the words to speak, but God knows what is in our hearts. Author Omartian suggests to start praying "Thank You" if words don't seem to come easily. Maybe it's been awhile since you've last prayed, or maybe you've never prayed a single prayer your whole life. Just start by saying, "Thank You".