Prayer is about Listening

PRAYER IS ESSENTIAL TO A PERSON'S SPIRITUAL GROWTH-PRAYER IS NOT SO MUCH ABOUT WHAT WE SAY TO GOD, BUT IT IS MUCH ABOUT US LEARNING TO LISTEN TO GOD. I have learned that some of the most effective praying I can do is focusing on a scripture verse or story and listening to what i hear being spoken. For example, "I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me." (Philippians 4: 13) Listen to this, repeat it in your thoughts as you deal with difficult and troubling thoughts and feelings....TRUST GOD'S PURPOSE IN YOUR LIFE.