How to Hang with God

Books are great. Seminars are wonderful. And sermons will get you in the ball park. But prayer is where the real action is when it comes to transforming your mind.

Why? Because prayer is communication with the creator of the universe!!!

Duh!!!

The difference between Jesus and every other God is that he claimed he was God, then He was raised from the dead to prove it. If Jesus didn't rise from the dead then as Paul says, our faith is a joke.

But what makes us different from any other religious person? The fact that we are God's temple and He comes and takes us residence, "tabernacles" with us.

He's the only God who says; Dad and I are going to come and hang with you from now on. You talk to me. Learn to listen to My voice and obey my commands. Then I will know you love me and I will bless you beyond your wildest dreams. (dp translation)

So if your prayer life consists of a few "flare prayers" or a laundry list of things you want God to do for you then you are really missing out. He wants this relationship that defies description. He has this life for you that is one incredible adventure. He wants to use your hands to heal people!

Wake up and see who you really are.... a son or daughter of the most high God, who is called and appointed to do amazing things!

DP

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Derek P said…
Your are so right Tom. I just hope folks out there will give that a try. Come on out of your old habits friends. Pray it like you mean it, like God is really listening!!!
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