Practical Choices

Day 12 asks what kinds of practical choices I can make to be closer to God. It also discusses developing a friendship with Him. As I read, I noticed a part of the chapter that mentioned that some people believe that Christians pray due to fear or obligation. This part of the chapter really spoke to me, because growing up, that was my reason for prayer; I thought it was something I had to do otherwise a great giant power would strike me dead at any moment. While I don’t necessarily believe this any longer, a part of this belief is still with me. It’s hard to develop love or friendship with someone that you spent your life in fear of. Reading the bible has helped but I’m still waiting to feel something, I’m not sure what it is yet, but I’ll know when its there.