Rule 3:  PRAYER AND SCRIPTURE MATTER MOST.  Prayer and the reading of the Word of God appear to be the two most consistently essential items in quality walks with God.  They are for me.  There are certainly other things you can do.  You may fast.  There are many books that will teach you how.  You may give sacrificially to God’s causes.  You may minister to or give to people anonymously.  All these spiritual disciplines will help you have a walk with God.  But the two that seem to be the most consistent for people is (1) praying – that is talking with God, listening to God, confessing your sins, praying for others and (2) spending time reading the Bible for the purpose of learning of His character and will for us.