- This week we'll be talking about the privilege of prayer. Now prayer is a heart-to-heart talk with God. So, who gets that privilege of having a heart-to-heart talk with God? Listen to what Isaiah the prophet says. He says, So, you notice sin is the thing that separates us from God and as long as sin separates us, we need something to bridge over. We need a relationship with God. And that's what believers have. Think of it this way. Let's say that you call White House and you say, "I'd like to talk with President Trump." Would you get through? No way, right? Not because you're not a nice person but because he doesn't know you from Adam. You don't have a relationship with him. Now, let's say your name was Tiffany or Barron Trump. Would you get through? Absolutely. Because not only is he your president then, but he's also your father. You have that relationship. That's what prayer is all about. It's all about relationship. In fact the apostle Paul says, "You are all children of God through faith in Jesus" That means that when God the Holy Spirit worked faith in your heart, God went from being just Almighty God to now also being your father. That means that not only are you his child, but you also have the privilege of prayer and he wants to hear from you, his child. He says, "My child call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me" So, as you pray today remember that God is listening because he's made you his child. We pray, "Heavenly Father, thank you for the grace to be able to address you that way. Thank you for the privilege of prayer. Keep me mindful of all the blessings you want to bring me through prayer. Through your child, and our brother, Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.