sometimes i feel like i can never get close enough or if i doget close i screw it up...so maybe if i see what u guys do i can learn from it...thank you! and may God bless every single one of you!
2006-11-04 06:16:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hang around with other believers and learn from them. Consider going on a retreat or to a camp where you can learn and focus on getting closer to God - without the outside distractions.
I get closer by spending my time in prayer - sometimes it doesn't feel like my prayers are getting past the ceiling, and that I don't feel anything happen when I pray. It's when you work through that hurdle and keep praying and fighting to be obedient that God shows up!
As far as screwing up goes, we all screw up and fall short of what God has for us! That's when we get before God and tell HIm we're sorry and ask for His help to stop whatever it is.
Realize too, that ALL Christians go through this - it's part of the faith building process! Just keep running for the prize, as Paul puts it. And when you get to that place that you just don;t want to do it any more, you need to make a conscious decision to keep going, even when it seems like it's not worth it.
That's faith! You can do it!
2006-11-04 06:27:34 · answer #1 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read Gods word,and we all sin and fall short,and remember that there Is no guilt and condemnation In Christ Jesus,Its not what we do Its what God does through us,we all fall short,rejoice In the Lord always and remember he will lift you up,Have faith In Gods word and even If you dont feel close remeber he Is right there with you at all times,good times and bad times when we are a bleesing and even more when we fall short.
I hope and pray for you right now that you lean not on your own understanding and recieve the blessing of the Lord for you,ok
2006-11-04 06:26:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always sing God's praises for all aspects of your life every day. I pray to Him as often as the thought to pray comes to my mind. Today i saw a man that I knew eariler this year tried to take his life, but did not succeed, Right then I quietly prayed for the Lord to bless and keep that man safe. Those little prayers during your day add up, and will bring you closer to God.
Ask God for His guidance and dirrection in every decision you make in your day. Ask Him for His protection, when you travel, and when you get to where you are going, thank Him. A prayer can be in the form of thanks to Him for blessing you.
Just remember that no prayer request is too small or insignificant to God as long as it is His will that you are asking Him for.
God bless you always.
2006-11-04 06:24:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 07:35:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all screw-it up Everyday.
The only Way to get Less and Less "Articulate" about Missing the Mark is to Eat your Manna Everyday---remember, if you try to Live on Tomarrow, what you Ate Today,(Reading the Word of GOD, Bible) you'll get Hungry, and not Think Straight!
Hope this Helps.
2006-11-04 06:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read my Bible, pray. It may help if you have a special quiet place to read/pray. Sometimes, when I'm out horseback riding, theres this one place that is so peaceful, quiet. I stop my horse for a moment and say a silent prayer.
God Bless You!!!
2006-11-04 06:31:57 · answer #6 · answered by creeklops 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i once had a lot of struggling times where i felt a million miles away from GOD, but i believe that those are the times where your faith is tested most... being strong through those times is what rly matters... ive found a new relationship with GOD bc ive started reading my bible and praying everyday... im trying to rid my life of the things of this world and be more like christ...i think that if u pursue to be more like him, then you're relationship will grow a whole lot stronger...
2006-11-04 08:53:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do my all to obey God come what.You may ask where do I see God before obeying? His word is there, those around me especially my superiors. God test you and me through that and when we genuinely obey, we surely draw more closer to Him.
God bless you as you do so.
2006-11-04 06:30:27 · answer #8 · answered by patrick w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is spirit.
We worship God in spirit and in truth.
Heaven is where God is and hell is where he is not. Earth is where man. How does man get close to God?
Heaven on earth or hell on earth?
If you want to be with God, start with his word.
2006-11-04 06:24:40 · answer #9 · answered by J. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to confession weekly will strengthen your relationship with God tremendously.
2006-11-04 06:22:42 · answer #10 · answered by Shane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋