The last thing that can rob us of our prayer time in relationship with God is pain. It is extremely difficult for us to talk to someone when there is hurt and pain in the relationship. Simply put, anger at God over pain in our lives can drive us away from Him.
It is ok to be angry with God. Again and again throughout the Bible, we see examples of strong believers crying out to God in fear, anger and pain. God is a big God and He can share our grief with us. The difference between letting pain separate us from God or draw us near to Him, is whether or not we continue to trust Him through it. If we trust Him, even though we may not have all the answers to our pain, we invite Him into it and can share in His healing.
Our invitation to come and pray to God is a never ending one! He calls us to talk to Him in relationship always. Understanding this command is not the hard part, but rather applying it in our daily walks and lives is. So if you are struggling to come to the Lord in prayer, remember to place your focus on Him first and He will help you with whatever is holding you back.
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