One of the books I bought in this year's book fair is Too Busy Not To Pray by Bill Hybels. You can tell from the title why I bought this book.
In Chapter 3 "God is able", the author mentioned that he didn't want to pray because he didn't believe God is omnipotent at the bottom of his heart. I paused after reading it. I asked myself why I don't pray much. After a short reflection, my answer is quite different from his.
First, I am on the opposite side. I believe He is omnipotent, to an extent that He knows all my need. He knows better than I do. As a result, I don't know what to say in front of Him. I know He loves to hear my prayer. But a lot of time, I just don't think what I say really matter.
Experience is another issue. Having been a Christian for more than 20 years, I can't remember if there is any praying moment that is very memorable, like feeling myself filled with Holy Spirit after praying. Worst still, there were several times when I got so focus on my prayer, I got some weird experience that is almost terrifying. I keep trying. And the enthusiasm keep dropping.
I believe the way I communicate with my parents (especially my father) has a direct impact on how I communicate with God. This is a natural projection, I guess. Since I didn't know how to communicate with my dad in the past, I also feel there is some distance between God and I. That also make praying difficult. At the bottom of my heart, I feel like talking to air instead of God.
Of course, I won't give up. That's why I bought the book and see if there is any insight and practice I can follow.
I know it takes prayer to sustain my family, to raise Daniel and be his role model. I pray that this time, I can get closer to God.