Ever see babies unwrap a gift? They play with the wrapper and box, but miss the gift itself! And that's like what happens when we pray. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez checks our tendency to concern ourselves with only the wrappings of a good life, while missing the true Gift of God.
You can know something about a person, their biography, greatest achievements, famous sayings...but still be a stranger to them. Real relationships require something more. Presence. Pursuit. A genuine willingness to close the distance.
If you want to pursue a deeper relationship with God, be sure to request the book The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer.