One of the most natural processes in our physical life is that of breathing. We don't have to stop and think about breathing, we just do it. Can you imagine what life would be like if we had to remind ourselves to breathe? Instead, without conscious effort, 15 times a minute, 900 times an hour, 21600 times a day, we inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide.

Prayer for the Christian should be just as natural as breathing. We have a tendency to think of prayer as being a "command performance." We think we have to come up with just the right words and phrases to talk to God.

In reality, God wants us to share with Him whatever is on our hearts and minds. Scripture says that God already knows what our needs are before we even ask Him. What He wants is to hear from us. Tell Him your fears and your hopes ... ask for His help in your daily life ... thank Him for what He has been doing in your life. Make it your habit to talk to God.