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<v SPEAKER_00>Let's start our time together reflecting on God's desire for relationship with us.

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<v SPEAKER_00>The creator of the universe, all-knowing, love personified, and yet his greatest desire is to know you, to talk to you just as you are.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Prayer is not about perfect words, it's about proximity.

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<v SPEAKER_00>God invites you close, just as you are, without pretense or performance.

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<v SPEAKER_00>When you draw near, he responds with his presence.

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<v SPEAKER_00>James 4.8 says, Come near to God and He will come near to you.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Take a moment and thank God that He hears our prayers and desires to have a relationship with us.

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<v SPEAKER_00>As you thank Him, let your own heart be encouraged by this reminder to yourself.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Take the extra few seconds to be intentional with your words and invite him in to specific needs or doubts.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask him to remove distractions and help you grow closer to him.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Don't rush through silence.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Take another deep breath and let your mind be quiet, listening for his voice and prompting.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Repeat after me.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Father, thank you for drawing near to us as we draw near to you.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Amen.