Do you always feel connected to Jesus when you pray or does it sometimes feel like there's a gap between you and Him. Sometimes when you feel empty and you let the world's noise clog your mind it can feel difficult to feel like you're really connecting when you pray. Do you sometimes feel disconnected and lost as if you are just going through the motions when you pray? Feeling disconnected when you pray can almost be painful.
How do you improve your connection with God?
Here are some tips to help you when you feel like your prayers are more like reciting:
Praise and Worship
Music. Praise and worship music can make a huge difference to your feeling of connection. The WOW Praise and Worship CDs work wonders for me!
The Bible
Read the bible. If you have a student bible, you can find directories in it that help you to connect better when you're feeling lost. Scripture can speak directly to your soul at times so finding the right passages can be a great idea.
Love letters to Jesus
Do you have a prayer journal? Writing a love letter or a letter expressing your thoughts and desires and prayers can be a huge help to you. You can start off feeling disconnected and end the letter feeling closer to Him as well as to solutions to your own problems. You can buy specialised devotional prayer and gratitude journals or even a spiral notebook will do.
Fellowship
Sometimes the best way to get connected is through fellowship. This can be going to church, attending a Bible study or visiting with a Christian mentor who can help you in your time of need.
Every relationship has peaks and valleys. The important thing is recognizing when your relationship with anyone, including God, needs a bit of work.
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