Conversation

What we call prayer should really be understood as a conversation with God. He has given us so many things as information from Him in the Bible, available constantly. Prayer is our opportunity to discuss our understanding of what He has said. When we feel the need to reach out, the indwelling Holy Spirit is always there. As we ponder scripture, we may become aware of things we had not realized before. Sometimes new experiences and struggles in life lead us to consider our surroundings in ways we have not before. When we experience different situations and make new conclusions according to His Word, then, God has spoken to us. We should treasure this guidance, always. "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans." Rom. 8:26 (NIV)