Sunday 28 June 2015

All About How To Build A Close Relationship With God

By Francis Riggs


Believers have faith in the existence of the almighty and all powerful God. Believing and having faith are important but are not greater than a personal relationship with Him. Through a close association, He stirs passion in us so that we can love Him and others. Getting close to Him is something we all should strive for. Here is a brief guide on how to build a close relationship with God.

Understanding His expectations of you is the first step in making a connection to God. Even people must know each other well before becoming friends. To know what He expects from you, study His laws and rules. They are not meant to oppress, rather show the path to His presence. When we consider and follow His rules, we can start making a connection to Him.

The second step is to talk to Him. You can speak to God through prayer. A prayer does not have to be complicated. Imagine yourself talking to someone you love in a respectful and loving manner. It is the same He wants you to speak and tel Him all your worries. Take the chance to say thank you for all the beautiful things and also pray for yourself and others.

Whenever you pray, confess your sins to Him because it is a promise He will forgive us. When He forgives us, it restores a relationship that had been strained. Sin constrains our association to God because He is holy, pure and without sin.

Learn to listen, speak if you want to create an association to our God. He speaks in His words in the Bible. In addition, His Holy Spirit helps us talk to Him. Also, the Spirit enables us understand His word so that we can hear Him speak to us. When we listen, He directs and lights our paths so that we are faithful, which is all He asks from us and the rest is left to He that provides everything.

It is crucial for one to worship in the company of other believers. Seeing others like you helps grow your determination to develop a close association to the Maker. Besides, it sets you on the path of encouragement and correction so that you may maintain an upright walk. Beware of some believers as others may be wolves in sheeps clothing.

The last step is to keep Him in the loop. We have friends who are always up to date in whatever is happening in our lives. The same case should apply to our Creator. Always update Him about your life although He already knows it. Share your concerns, sorrows, struggles and also good times. Allow Him to make significant changes in your life and bring happiness and joy in place of pain and sorrow.

Lastly, bear in mind Gods love for you bears no boundaries. Whenever you wander away from His light, try to find your way back, repent, and He will welcome you back to His flock. Whenever in need, do not hesitate to ask for Help. Be grateful for what is granted and what is not because it is all by His mercy. Also, pray for others and tell them of His love and mercies.




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