I promised to slip you God’s number so you could give Him a call. You do want to start a relationship with Him, don’t you? So here it is:

1-2-3.

These are the numbers to call. In this order:

1. Talk to God like you’re talking to your best friend. No beating around the bush. No code words, no rituals, no special posture to assume. Be sincere and open up. Hint: He answers within the first ring when you call in His Son’s name.

2. Actually talk to Him. Don’t just think up a few words and keep them in your mind. In your room, by yourself, talk to God and tell Him what is on your mind.

3. Let Him talk to you. It goes both ways. But don’t expect Him to talk back to you in an audible voice. Listen for His voice answering you, communicating with you, in different ways, and not necessarily at the very same time you’re talking to Him. But if you’re tuned in, you will hear it and “get it”.

Now, do that regularly, and it will get you started.