However, i feel that im on the right path, journeying and finding Him. I call Him Father, but often i find that in my prayers, i dont treat him like one much. I ask for many many things and most of my prayers are requests. not that i dont, but seldom i thank the Lord for the gifts He has blessed me with. yet, at the same time, i feel Him in my heart. at times. my friendship with God, albeit not close, is still existent.
2 years from now, i see myself establishing a closer relationship with Him. I definitely hope i will go for weekday masses regularly. the discipline needed im going to cultivate. I see myself paying more attention during Mass. And i see myself reaching out to younger members in CYF. maybe not as a leader, but as a friend.
Of course, having a stronger relationship with God isnt going to happen overnight with the snap of my fingers. i'm trying to go for daily morning prayers now and start the day right with the Almighty Father. I dont ususally say nightly prayers, so thats another thing i will do. Its a habit i need to cultivate and hopefully over time and effort, i will. AND, ill definitely thank the Lord for the wonderful things He's given me, even if its for waking up in my bed healthy. Somehting we all take for granted, ill change my ungrateful ways. Going for Mass, ill try to stay awake for the Homily. Listening to the sermon should help me connect better to Him. Ill go for at least 1 weekday mass weekly and spend extra time with Him, not just when i have to during weekend masses.
"The King will reply, I tell you, whenever you did this for one of the least important of these brothers of Mine, you did it for Me!"
Matthew 25:40
To form a closer friendship with God, if im just a Sunday Catholic, its as good as doing nothing. Its not just about attending Mass and praying more often and thanking Him, but also about helping others and loving them. Ill dedicate some time to volunteer at an orphanage. Ill make an effort to be more generous in my donations to the needy. I will also work on my apathetic self and be more active in helping others, for example if someone falls. Ill be a better person. :)