I've really been thinking about my need to pray more. When I really examine my spiritual life I realize that it lacks a whole of the relationship end of things that I used to have. I'm not sure how I let it slip but I think that it may have happened by trying to focus more on obedience and less on intimacy with God (although not intentionally). It's pretty pathetic to admit but my prayers are mostly about 5 to 10 minutes per day and quite narcissistic as a result. I've been contemplating the following verse:
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8
I think that it really is no wonder I don't feel very close with God. Why in the world would I feel close with God if I'm not spending anytime in fellowship with him. I don't think that he has any intention of making me feel this way until I put some work into it. Anyways, I'm going to try to run at it over the next few weeks and see where I end up. Wish me well.
Posted by rose at December 10, 2006 07:37 AM