*CULTIVATING A RELATIONSHIP, NOT JUST REQUESTS* _By Pastor Wilberforce Bezudde_ *⁷If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you* - _John 15:7 (KJV)_ Prayer should not be reduced to a level of transaction where we seek God only when we need something from Him. A healthy relationship with God includes moments of fellowship. Times when we just sit in His presence to adore, worship, and listen. When we approach prayer only with requests, we miss out on intimacy with the Father. Imagine a child who only speaks to their parent when they need money or help. That’s not a relationship; that’s a transaction. *God longs for us to know Him, not just seek His hand but also His heart.* Jesus often withdrew to pray, not only to ask, but also to abide. He showed us that prayer is about connection, not just petitions. The more time we spend with God, the more our hearts align with His will, and our prayers shift from *"Lord, give me"* to *"Lord, change me."* That space in prayer will produce more than when we just request without loving on the Lord. _Child of God; the Father is about to do great and mighty things in your life. Get ready for powerful testimonies, great moves of God, the outpouring of His blessing than ever before. This is the time! Prepare yourself by cultivating a deeper relationship with Him. Don’t allow anything to stand in the way of the blessing. His provision is bigger than any need on the planet._ Hallelujah! Jesus is Lord! *Deeper Study:* Luke 5:16, Psalm 27:4, Matthew 6:33 *Today’s Prayer:* Dear Holy Spirit, teach me to seek the Father’s heart, not just His hand. Help me to desire fellowship with Him above all else. May my life reflect a heart that longs for Him, not just for what He can give, but for who He is. In Jesus’ Name, Amen!