How often do you talk to God?

[ChrizJen]

I'll preface by saying that I was raised Catholic, and have always believed in God, and have always been a relatively faithful person. I'm just not a big fan of organized religion. I don't attend church on a regular basis, but I do worship God in my own way.

I've found lately that I'm talking to God more and more often. I'm not sure if it's simply that I'm getting older and learning not to take certain things for granted or what. I've always said a little prayer of some sort right before drifting off to sleep, but I find myself waking up and thinking of all of the things that I have to be thankful for that day. Then sometimes on my long, somewhat scenic drive to work, I'll look around at God's creations and pause to thank him for the beautiful sun coming up over the horizon, or the wonderful way that the ice forms on the river on a bitter cold morning. Or the color of the leaves in the fall.
You know the old addage, "Stop and smell the roses"...Well it's like I've made a game out of it. Every morning on my way to work, I try to find at least ONE beautiful thing to thank God for. It's a really great way to start the day, and it puts things into perspective.

 

[Tuffcookie]

Continually all thru the day, every day.


TC

 

[breezy1077]

I try to talk to Him everyday. To say that I don't miss a day every now and then would be a falsehood (trying to be more like Mary and less like Martha ).

I talk to Him in prayer, but have recently (in the last few months) started to just talk to Him. A "hey God, what's up?" kind of conversation. Telling Him about my day....like a conversation I would have with a good friend or a phone conversation with a parent.

God made us to be companions and I think it saddens Him, much like it would one of our parents, when we don't "phone" Him on a regular basis just to talk.

 

[mkingdomlvr]

Continually all thru the day, every day.


TC

Me too, it's one LONG conversation that starts when the alarm goes off in the morning. (Thank you Lord, we're healthy and employed!!)

 

[ChrizJen]

Me too, it's one LONG conversation that starts when the alarm goes off in the morning. (Thank you Lord, we're healthy and employed!!)

Those are the two things that I'm always certain to thank Him for several times a day, every day!!

 

[denisenh]

I'll preface by saying that I was raised Catholic, and have always believed in God, and have always been a relatively faithful person. I'm just not a big fan of organized religion. I don't attend church on a regular basis, but I do worship God in my own way.

I've found lately that I'm talking to God more and more often. I'm not sure if it's simply that I'm getting older and learning not to take certain things for granted or what. I've always said a little prayer of some sort right before drifting off to sleep, but I find myself waking up and thinking of all of the things that I have to be thankful for that day. Then sometimes on my long, somewhat scenic drive to work, I'll look around at God's creations and pause to thank him for the beautiful sun coming up over the horizon, or the wonderful way that the ice forms on the river on a bitter cold morning. Or the color of the leaves in the fall.
You know the old addage, "Stop and smell the roses"...Well it's like I've made a game out of it. Every morning on my way to work, I try to find at least ONE beautiful thing to thank God for. It's a really great way to start the day, and it puts things into perspective.

i agree!!

Continually all thru the day, every day.


TC

me too!!

I try to talk to Him everyday. To say that I don't miss a day every now and then would be a falsehood (trying to be more like Mary and less like Martha ).

I talk to Him in prayer, but have recently (in the last few months) started to just talk to Him. A "hey God, what's up?" kind of conversation. Telling Him about my day....like a conversation I would have with a good friend or a phone conversation with a parent.

God made us to be companions and I think it saddens Him, much like it would one of our parents, when we don't "phone" Him on a regular basis just to talk.

true that!! (LOL, i drive my dd12 crazy when i say that)

 

[Stitchfans]

I try to talk to Him everyday. To say that I don't miss a day every now and then would be a falsehood (trying to be more like Mary and less like Martha ).

Same here.

 

[Pigeon]

I'm agnostic and normally don't talk to mythical beings.

 

[Tuffcookie]

Pigeon, I will pray for you!

TC

 

[JoBird]

I'm agnostic and normally don't talk to mythical beings.

wow- that's strange...
on my computer the thread topic wasn't asking about talking to mythical beings.


hum..
I don't talk to mythical beings either- wouldn't we be silly if we did?????

As far as talking to someone real-
I talk to my Lord and Savior every day.

Jo

 

[HelenePA]

Daily, sometimes hourly. Depends on how bad the kids are.

 

[NeverlandClub23]

I talk to Him every day. It's strange, if I don't I feel anxious or not at peace. I especially talk to Him on my drive to work every day

I have a lot to be thankful and forgiven for (and I need His guidance ALL of the time).

 

[Stitchfans]

wow- that's strange...
on my computer the thread topic wasn't asking about talking to mythical beings.


hum..
I don't talk to mythical beings either- wouldn't we be silly if we did?????

As far as talking to someone real-
I talk to my Lord and Savior every day.

Jo

Well said. I was trying to think of a polite way to answer to that. My first reaction wasn't very nice so I was thinking about it. I guess you are a better person than I am.

 

[cteddiesgirl]

Quite often, actually.

But sometimes I get the feeling that I'm set on ignore.

 

[breezy1077]

Well said. I was trying to think of a polite way to answer to that. My first reaction wasn't very nice so I was thinking about it. I guess you are a better person than I am.

My guess is that was the response the post was attempting to ignite.

 

[ChrizJen]

I suppose I opened the thread up to all types of responses.
I could have phrased it differently. Like, "IF you talk to God, how often?"

Everyone is entitled to his/her own beliefs.

 

[SereneOne]

I have begun having quiet time and talking to God more, like when I feel stressed and start talking to myself (in my head, lol) I now talk to God and it makes for a better day.

I am very much a Martha, but I am trying to be a Mary.

 

[alizesmom]

Funny, if you had asked how often I prayed I would have said "not enough" but I talk with God all of the time. Are they the same?

 

[4nana]

I like to praise God every morn upon rising and throughout the day for my many blessings.

 

[lisadr]

I have always believed in God, but it was not until my DD was born that I appreciated God. Not for the personal aspect of her(although I DO appreciate how she has blessed my life ), but for the absolute wonder that is a child. For the love God shows for us in giving us children. It has opened my eyes and made me consider all the blessings and wonder around me.

So do I speak to God daily, no. But I do try to check in a few times a week, if only to express my thanks. I usually spend some reflective time at night before I go to bed.