How I Learned to Talk With God

• By candidasullivan
• October 13, 2025
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Do you talk to God or at Him?

My daddy can paint the most beautiful image of God. When he talks about the Lord, it makes you want to stop and listen, to soak it all in. I remember my daddy telling me one day that in all his years, the Lord had never let him down. That day, I desired to have the same kind of relationship with God that my daddy had.

At that point in my life, I felt as if the Lord was constantly letting me down. I asked for things, but He never answered me. He allowed bad things to happen to me and my family. And I didn’t hear Him. He didn’t talk to me.

But oh, how I wanted Him to.

I wanted an amazing relationship with my Lord, but I was afraid, and I didn’t know how to get it. I went to church. I listened and participated in the service. But once I walked out the doors on Sunday, I rarely thought of the Lord until the next week. I didn’t pray unless something was wrong, and I didn’t open my Bible. When God gave me a little nudge to pray or to sit quietly with Him, I was too afraid, so I ignored Him.

James 4:8 KJV
8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

Honestly, I didn’t know what would happen if I opened my door and went outside to sit on my deck when He urged me to do it. But one day, with trembling hands, I finally obeyed. Immediately, I felt Him. Instead of fear, I felt a peace as if I had been waiting for that moment my whole life.

I spoke to Him like I would to my best friend. I told God all about my troubles, and then I asked for guidance. It amazed me how He would answer me. Sometimes I would see the leaves on the trees moving, even though I couldn’t feel the wind. These moments became my favorite part of the day. And with each visit, my heart grew closer, and the Lord became more and more precious to me.

Now, I have my own experiences with God. I’ve walked through the valleys with Him and felt His peace in my storms. I’ve also had the most amazing moments with Him on the mountain. He has held me and rocked me to sleep when my heart was overwhelmed with pain. And He has just sat with me during the most painful moments of my life.

Friends, I wouldn’t take anything in this world for my relationship with my Lord. I’m so thankful that I desired to know Him. Now, I can say that He has never let me down either. I’ve let myself down on numerous occasions by the way I’ve chosen to live my life. But God doesn’t bless sin, and I’m thankful for that. He loves me too much to let me wander in the wrong direction.

Today, I encourage you to desire your own relationship with God. The first step is the desire. Then, answer when the Lord calls you. He will lead you, guide you, and show you exactly how to have a beautiful relationship with Him. It is a priceless gift.

Reflection question: When was the last time you stopped everything and simply sat with God—not to ask for anything, but just to be with Him?