Talking with God = Engaging in an affectionate discourse between child and Father (Matt. 6:9; Heb. 4:16) Communing with God = Spend personal time with.

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Talking with God = Engaging in an affectionate discourse between child and Father (Matt. 6:9; Heb. 4:16) Communing with God = Spend personal time with God (Jas. 4:8; Eph. 3:12) Opening Heart to God = Letting God see deep within and making oneself vulnerable before Him (Psa. 139:23-24; Rom. 10:1) Casting Cares upon God = Openly sharing concerns, problems and needs (1 Pet. 5:7; Phil. 4:6) Seeking Counsel from God = Longing for guidance from the omniscient and omnibenevolent God (Psa. 139:24; 5:8; 25:4-5; 31:3

Certainty = God is there, even though I cannot see Him (Jas. 1:6-7; Heb. 11:6)! Trust = God knows best and will do best—He’s in control and not me (Prov. 3:5-6; Rom. 8:28; Matt. 6:19-34)! Assurance = God hears me and really listens to me (1 John 5:14; Psa. 3:4; 4:3)! Expectation = God answers me (1 John 5:15; Matt. 7:7-8; 21:22; John 15:7; Isa. 65:24)! Dependence = I need God—His power, love, guidance, resources, understanding, support, strength, etc. (Jer. 10:23; 1 Kgs. 3:7; Psa. 23; John 15:5; Heb. 13:6)!

Constancy = Maintaining a prayerful state of mind/heart (Rom Constancy = Maintaining a prayerful state of mind/heart (Rom. 12:12; 1 Thess. 5:17) Regularity = Having a set time every day (Dan. 6:10; Psa. 55:17; Mark 1:35) Repetition = Asking unashamedly the same thing (Matt. 15:21-28; 2 Cor. 12:7-9) Persistence = Pressing intently and not giving up (Luke 11:5-10; 18:1-8; Matt. 26:44)

Reverence = Finite, sinful creature in the presence of infinite, holy God (Psa. 89:7; 96:7-9; 99:1-3; 111:9; 114:7) Wholeheartedness = Seeking the Lord’s favor cannot be done half-hearted (Psa. 119:2, 10, 58, 145; Matt. 6:5-8; Rom. 10:1) Earnestness = Real prayer takes time, work, diligence, striving (Luke 22:44; 18:7; Rom. 15:30; Jas. 5:16; Col. 4:12) Watchfulness = Real prayer demands awareness, seriousness, urgency and endurance (Matt. 26:41; 1 Pet. 4:7; Col. 4:2) Boldness = Approach God with an absolute and energized confidence in Him, His presence, His power, His promises (Heb. 4:16; 10:19; Eph. 3:12)

28 Days of Intimate Communication with God #PBL28days Talk to God fervently (Jas. 5:16; Col. 4:12) Talk to God repeatedly (Luke 18:1; 1 Thess. 5:17) Talk to God reverently (Psa. 89:7; 111:9; Heb. 12:28) Talk to God confidently (Jas. 1:6; Heb. 4:16) Talk to God expectantly (1 John 5:14-15; Matt. 7:7-8) Talk to God sincerely (Matt. 6:1-8; Phil. 1:10) Talk to God humbly (Jas. 4:7-10; Luke 18:13-14) #PBL28days Let’s pray together for 28 days...

Let’s pray together for 28 days... Find a quiet time every day, for 28 consecutive days, when you can pray fervently, repeatedly, reverently, confidently, expectantly, sincerely and humbly to your Father in heaven! Make this a special part of every day. Spend time earnestly pouring your heart out to God at a set time for 28 days. You might use the 6-sentence prayer forms on each page of the booklet to focus your thoughts. Then, heartily and persistently appeal to God for that day’s special plea. Try to focus on that special plea throughout the day, and talk to God about it at least 3-4 times that day. Talk to God more closely for these 28 days than you ever have before! #PBL28days Let’s pray together for 28 days...

Day #1 to Talk to God More Closely “In everything by prayer and supplication… let your requests be made known to God” (Phil. 4:6). Take time to fill in this prayer list for today. Then, talk to God. 1. Exaltation: “LORD, YOU ARE…” 2. Supplication: “PLEASE HELP ME…” 3. Intercession: “PLEASE BE WITH…” 4. Appreciation: “THANK YOU FOR…” 5. Confession: “PLEASE FORGIVE ME FOR…” 6. Submission: “NOT MY WILL BUT YOUR WILL BE DONE” #PBL28days Special Plea for Day #1: Make a fervent, repeated, confident plea to God today for God’s will to be done on this earth and in my life (Matt. 6:10; 26:39; Jas. 4:15; John 8:29) Let’s pray together for 28 days...

Believe Jesus is God’s Son – Acts 16:31 Repent of your sins and turn to God – Acts 3:19 Confess your faith in Jesus – Matthew 10:32 Be immersed into Christ – Acts 2:38 God will forgive all of your sins – Acts 22:16 God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 God will enroll you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Walk faithfully with Him – Colossians 1:10