God is different. We can approach Him in an instant. He wants to hear from us and is pleased when we call! He will never put us “on hold,” tell us He will respond later, take His “phone” off the hook, or let an answering machine take our message. Jesus Christ wants a relationship with us that is built on time spent in His presence and reading His Word. On a personal level, we can speak to Him about anything and everything. And yet, although prayer is simple, its principles must be learned. Even the
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