How can I have a relationship with God when I can’t pray the right way?

I had an interesting question asked to me from a harried and hurried mother as she was trying to fit a Bible Study into her day. Her question was this, “How can I have a relationship with God when I can’t pray the right way?”

Answering a question with a question isn’t really a good response, but I did anyway. “What is praying the right way?”, I asked. “You know, on your knees, in the quiet, without distraction,” she said.

So, to be clear, I restated her concern. “You feel you do not have an intimate relationship with God because you don’t have time to pray in a prescribed way?” She answers in the affirmative.

Are there some of you that have that same concern? Let me give you three ways to develop your prayer life and the intimacy with God that you desire.

Let me confirm that God hears your prayers regardless of the time, place, or position you are in. We have a God who never tunes us out or turns us off. He wants to communicate with you always.

The first way is to communicate from your heart. Move into God’s presence and stay there. Talk to Him honestly about your love, joy, anger, confusion, burdens, and busyness.

Secondly, talk to God habitually throughout the day. Say simple prayers of a few words or sentences. Understand the need to stay in contact with Him. Thirdly, pray in the ordinary. Your day has a routine. Talk to God during the rhythm and flows of daily life. He cares about each moment of your life.

God wants a closer relationship with you and prayer is our way of building that relationship. Try building these three elements into your life and look for the blessings it brings.