 This truth about prayer might surprise most Christians, but I'll share it and then explain it. We don't pray to get closer to God. Now, I know that at first that might sound problematic, but ask yourself, how can God get any closer than within you? The Bible says He that is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him. As a born-again believer, you're already connected with Christ. The Holy Spirit dwells in you. Prayer doesn't bring the presence of God closer. Prayer makes you more aware of His presence. It's because you're connected with God to Christ that you can pray in the first place. So, you don't pray to connect with God. You pray from connection with God. This is important because when you realize that you're praying from the position of union with the Holy Spirit, prayer is no longer a tedious obligation, but rather an opportunity. Prayer isn't about convincing a reluctant father to pay attention to you. Prayer isn't a task to complete to earn His presence. Prayer is the enjoyment of His presence.