The three of us fanned out, hoping to catch Chipper before he got too far. “God, I’m sorry to bother You, but could You help us catch him?” I prayed apologetically. We knew God would help; we just weren’t sure how far we’d have to hobble. After a painful, wheezing chase, Chipper was cornered on the front porch of a neighbor’s house. When we returned home, puppy safe in our son’s strong arms, I realized my prayer had been tentative.

Why the hesitation to ask? Paul, in Philippians 4:6, tell us to pray about everything. Small children request anything and everything. Maybe as adults we rank our petitions, worried our “little” things are not important to a Holy God. God longs to be involved in every area of our lives, just like I want my family and friends to tell me about their days, not just the major happenings.

Oswald Chambers wrote, “The meaning of prayer is that we get hold of God, not of the answer.” Talking to God solidifies our relationship with Him. Keeping that line of communication open drives our roots deeper into the firm ground of His abiding presence.

Your Heavenly Father longs to hear from you. God created you—He never finds you or what is happening in your life insignificant. No prayer is too big or too small. God is never busy or distracted. Talk to Him, He’s waiting to listen, even when we’re out chasing wayward puppies.

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