One of the great joys of being the parent of a young child, is to watch the enthusiasm that they have in doing/making things for you. Whether it be a drawing, a craft, a play dough sculpture, taking dishes to the kitchen, sweeping the floor, helping clean up, etc. they delight in pleasing us. I invision God taking this same delight in our prayers. It doesn't have to be perfect, gallery worthy, or even beyond ordinary...it just needs to be sincere. Just as my daughter does things to bring a smile to my face, so should we pray to God. Tell Him what's going on in your life, be candid, be excited, be real. Share with Him your happiness and your joy. On the other side of the coin, when my daughter is angry, upset, or scared, she looks to me to correct her, comfort her, show her the way, and show her that everything will be alright. Many times, that means a hug, sleeping in our bed, laying on her floor, praying with her, talking it out, or simply holding her until she feels better. Again, God is the same way. He wants to hold us, comfort us, hug us, talk to us, and let us know that everything is going to be ok. Our prayers are lke incense to Him, and they draw us close together. If you want to inhance the nature of your relationship with God, start by resolving to pray more and to do so in a less formal and intimate way. Tell Him everything, don't worry about the format, and lastly, use terms of endearment when praying. Call God "daddy", or "dad", you will be surprised how a less formal approach can improve the intimacy of your prayer life and your overall relationship with God.
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