What do your prayers sound like? Are you constantly asking God for forgiveness, or during conversation with others. Example: God forgive me but ... and then you tell your story. Did you ever wonder why you do that?
Why is it that we constantly ask for forgiveness when we're praying or explaining something that we are uncomfortable about, or know God would not be pleased?
Do you think that we've been conditioned to think and talk this way?
Your head is probably spinning with all the questions, but I bet it really made you think about the way your prayed, and how many times you say I'm sorry or God forgive me. When you think back, you may remember your parents doing the same, perhaps family members and even preachers. Those words have become an ingrained part of your vocabulary and, let's face it, probably soothes your soul....or guilty conscience.
How do you get passed the guilt and religiosity, and enter into the freedom that God has given you?
It's all about relationship. It's in relationship where you discover that God no longer holds anything against you. John 19:30 confirms that, but that passage will remain words on paper if you do not have an intimate relationship with Holy Spirit.
How do you cultivate an intimate relationship with Holy Spirit?
You talk to him like you do any other person you esteem highly and want to get to know. Perhaps to you that sounds too simple. That is because it is.
The God-relationship is usually made complex when it's the contrary. Just like you speak to your significant other or a best friend, you can begin conversation and cultivate a relationship that will become intense and deep, if you so desire it.
Here are some steps that can get you started.
1. Invite Holy Spirit to be part of your life every morning.
2. Ask his opinion whenever you're feeling challenged, confused or sad.
3. Learn to listen. (Get my book Spirit GAL Hear.) - Click Here
4. Do what he says. (That's explained in my book as well.)
Think of how often you look someone up that you want in your life and do the same. Yes! It's that simple.
Next time we will be covering the following:
Is guilty praying religious or is it considered being honest with God?
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