James Taylor had some good Advice

As you may have noticed from the title of this post, I may or may not be writing a few things about my good friend James Taylor. Actually, more like using some words from his song.

I know I have posted a blog or two about prayer before, but I feel like it has been something on my mind lately and that I have really strengthend my testimony of it.

Prayer. What is it? Prayer is personal communication with our Father in Heaven. Not only is it us talking to Him, but He communicates with us as well, through the Holy Ghost. We have to be listening and paying attention to what God is telling us. Sometimes our answers don't come right away or in the way that we expected. But they do come. And Heavenly Father is always there listening.

Let me tell you how prayer has helped me recently... Last week, I was having a tough go. I had a really bad cold, and it gave me time to think about some things. I thought about how my personal prayers hadn't been as meaningful lately as they should be. And because of that, I felt that my relationship with my Heavenly Father had become somewhat distant. I mean, I still prayed every morning and night, but more to just say that I did it. I wanted that to change. I wanted to feel closer to God. So I started praying more often and in a way that made it feel like I was actually having a heart to heart conversation with Him. I've started talking and praying to my Father like He's my best friend, because that's what He needs to be. I tell my best friend everything, so why not let Him be my best friend. And I tell you, ever since then, I have felt our relationship getting stronger and I feel His love for me more. That all happened like 9 days ago! It's amazing how quick and how powerful prayer can be.

There's a song by James Taylor called, "You've Got a Friend." Relating it back to prayer, we have a friend in Heavenly Father. I've changed a word or two, but it's important to remember that we can always call on Him...

You just call out my name, and you know where ever I am
I'll come running to hear you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you have to do is call and I'll be there,
you've got a friend.

So, just call on God's name, He'll be there for you. I promise. And in the words of Turboman, I always keep my promises because I want to keep my friends.