Biblical Answer

The most important thing you can do for your spiritual health is to cultivate a deep and abiding relationship with God through prayer. Jesus emphasized the importance of prayer when He said, "You must always pray" (Luke 18:1, My Translation). This means that prayer should be a regular and intentional part of your daily life. It's not just about saying words, but about seeking the presence of God and being still in His presence. This is what the Psalmist meant when he wrote, "You have said, 'Seek My face.' My heart says to You, 'Your face, Lord, I will seek'" (Psalm 27:8).

Prayer is at the foundation of your Christian health. When you pray, you are acknowledging your dependence on God and seeking His guidance and wisdom. This is not just about getting things from God, but about developing a deep and abiding relationship with Him. As the Psalmist wrote, "To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul" (Psalm 25:1). This means that you are looking to God as your source of strength and comfort, and seeking to be transformed by His presence in your life.

So, how can you cultivate a deeper prayer life? One way is to keep a prayer record, or journal, where you can write down your prayers and reflections. This can help you to focus your prayers and to see how God is working in your life. Another way is to seek to be still in God's presence, whether that's through kneeling, standing, sitting, walking, or lying prostrate on the ground. The key is to let your outward posture reflect your inner attitude of spirit. As you pray, seek to be spiritually real, and ask God for the Holy Spirit to guide and empower you. This is the greatest, most excellent way to be, and it's a form of existence far superior to anything we know.