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I personally don't remember it very well, but when I was a toddler, probably about three or four years old, I used to have an invisible friend named George. According to my parents, George went everywhere with me. I talked to him allot and my mother used to have to set a place at the dinner table for George. (or I'd throw a fit)

Where most parents would tend to freak out when their child starts talking to someone who isn't there, my parents handled it pretty well. They neither promoted it nor condemned it. They just waited for me to grow out of that stage and eventually, I did.

I've read allot of different theories about this subject and though some people say that it's reason for concern, most experts say that it's a sign of a good imagination, creativity and a healthy mind. (whew)

On my website as well as on this blogsite, you will hear me stress the need to have a personal relationship with God. Sure it may seem like I'm wearing it out, but it so imperative to receiving answers from God that it's worth repeating. If no one gets anything from this website, I pray that they would hear that!

If they will get in the habit of talking to God and have a relationship with him, God "will" do the rest. Allot of people find it extremely hard to just talk to God regularly. I personally don't find it hard, I find it enjoyable. I often wonder, is this because of "early training?". From talking with George when I was little? (who knows)

I do know that God has stepped in and rescued me from horrible trouble. I watched him defeat and humiliate my enemies who were out to defeat and humiliate me. (or worse) I watched him bless me, and I still do.

Some years ago I was talking with a friend (more like a close acquaintance) and I was telling him that the main time God really seems to listen and hear my prayers, are when I am distraught and praying intensely. He replied: "No, No, No - we were meant to calmly walk and talk with God, just like Adam did in the garden of Eden".

Well, I couldn't very well disagree with "that". After all, that does seem to be what God created man to do! Walk and talk and fellowship with him. So I thought about it and came to the conclusion that "we were both right". God hears us when we walk with him calmly in the back yard, and he hears us when we are crying out to him desperately for help.

The common factor here is "we're talking to him". Either way, we are including him and having a personal relationship with him. I don't know whatever happened to George, but I have replaced him with a new friend. His name is Jesus. Was it George that got me into this habit, or even made it easier to talk to God? (I don't know - maybe)

I don't know where you are, but all I can say is "Thank you George" and "Thank you God". You've both been good friends.