I started the conversation yesterday about the importance of having a relationship with God as an antidote to religion. Let’s delve into that a little bit more today.

What’s the first, most basic thing that must happen in order to start a relationship?

Some form of communication.

I cannot imagine any kind of relationship without it. If your best friend revealed to you his feelings for a girl, and how he wanted to get to know her, you’d probably tell him, “Well, what are you waiting for? Go talk to her!”

Exactly.

If you don’t have a relationship with God, the basic reason is because you haven’t been trying to communicate with Him — or knowing how to do it effectively.

So do you really, really want to get to know Him?

Be here tomorrow at about this time. I’ll slip you His number.