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Prayer
Fellowship
“Truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ” (1 John 1:3).
God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ desire our fellowship. Perhaps the simplest definition of prayer is given to us in 1 Timothy 4:5. In connection with giving thanks for our food we are told, “it is sanctified by the Word of God and prayer.” Or, as another translation puts it, “by God’s Word and freely addressing Him.” In other words, prayer is speaking to the Lord. It may not be with any special need or request, but just enjoying sweet communion, as we would with a dear friend or acquaintance.
Moses enjoyed this companionship with his God. “And the Lord spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend” (Exodus 33:11).
Take time each day to freely address God and the Lord Jesus, of course remembering that it must always be with reverence and respect — realizing that we are addressing deity. There is nothing like time spent in His presence, bringing joy to your heart, and certainly joy to His.
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