Hey I was wondering
How do I improve my relationship with God? I want to be closer to Him more then anything else right now in my life and I was wondering how people build that relationship. I read my Bible every night and my pray life is so-so.
any ideas on how to help me because I want a closer relationship with God. I mean, I really want to know Him but I was wondering how to build that relationship.
2007-05-02 10:25:55 · 32 answers · asked by Jesus=Savior<3 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The same way as building a relationship with anyone. Spend time with Him. Share your hopes your fears. Tell Him all about yourself and take time to get to know Him too. Pray about what you read in the bible and ask Him to help you understand. Spend time listening to Him. You say that your prayer life is so so. Set aside a time every day and stick to it whether you feel like it or not. We are called to be disciples which mean being disciplined. It is the time spent in conversation with Him that will develop the relationship, just in the same way that you spend time with your friends. God bless.
2007-05-02 10:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by lix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had the same thoughts and feelings for years.
I think in a way it depends on the kind of person you are. I enjoy solitude, nature, meditation etc.
So I have found a closer connection with God by seeing God expressed in nature. By meditating - prayer is when we talk to God, meditation is when God talks to us.
By learning to 'be here now' - to be in the moment. The here and now is the only place reality can exist.
By being willing to change. As my spiritual life evolves, my ideas and feelings about God change as well. This has not always been easy.
I have experienced the 'dark night of the soul' - just when you want to be closer to God, you feel more further away than ever. It's an important stage.
So, I'm not really a 'joiner' - I don't personally need a church to belong to. I want my experience of God to be something I figure out and discover, and try to keep someone else's agenda and perceptions out of it.
Also, I am finding out that it is about being focused. And seeing the unity in all of Life.
2007-05-02 10:37:11 · answer #2 · answered by Bobby the K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to be honest with you, left to my own devices I'm not really that disciplined in this area. That is why I am in bible study eight months out of the year! My church has a ladies bible study that meets every Thursday night from September to May. We usually take one or two books, sometimes from the new testament, sometimes from the old, and we have lessons as we study them. We start out in a large group with a speaker, talking about that week's section of the book, and then break into smaller groups and discuss our lesson.
I have been in these studies for ten years. That is how I have grown in my faith and in knowledge of God's word. A good bible teaching church is very important, and people who can encourage you and fellowship with you while you learn.
I pray as often as I think about it. Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer, my church is having a prayer meeting and I'm going. *smile* maybe this would be a perfect start for you to come before the Lord and make a commitment to more study, more prayer and seeking out like minded Christians to help and support you. May God bless you in seeking Him!
2007-05-02 10:31:29 · answer #3 · answered by Esther 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pray pray pray read the bible and do what those people did that wanted the same thing did: rephrase do all that nunnery, selflessness things, follow ur religion well , repent for all and any sins?, do that starvation thing( called something else) do works of god? ask a priest for advice on how to get closer to god not yahoo answers; maybe worshipby singing or something like that; change churches in order to worship in a way that makes u feel more connected to god; like my mother changed churches many times because the old churches seemed to be in a rut ;while the other ones seemed to give her spirtiuual rejuvination; ithink that it was a agape-nondenominational (baptist inspired) church that praised alot that got her going; visit other churches with simular beliefs but displayworship differently maybe theres all types of churches because god has different ways of communicating with diff. folks idk though???///////????
2007-05-02 10:37:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Two way communication is critical in ALL relationships. Are you doing all of the talking? No good. If He won't enter into a discussion with you about your feelings, the relationship is doomed from the start.
2. Honesty. Are you always honest with Him? How about the reverse? Does He always tell you the truth about his plans, dreams and aspirations? Does he share his intimate hopes and fears? No? Bad sign.
3. Does he take you out saturday night? Saturday night dates are NOT a laughing matter. Ask anyone. If He's too 'busy' to take you out on a saturday night and show you a good time, you're wasting your time on this Guy.
2007-05-02 10:32:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you can be part of a small group Bible study that meets once a week to study and pray together, that would help you. I find that when I am in the presence of other Christians within a small group that we encourage each other and it helps us to mature and get closer to God.
2007-05-02 16:05:19 · answer #6 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
continue to read bible (read through the whole bible as many times as you can.
Use Greek and Hebrew Interlinear ( with a Strong's Concordance) to study the original languages.
1 Thes 5
Find a bible believing church and home study.
Find some christians who also want more of Jesus to do things with.
Avoid places you feel will hurt your christian walk.
Pray for others
help the poor,widow and homeless
Pray for God's guidance.
I'm not saying to do all these but pray about doing some of
them.
2007-05-02 19:25:05 · answer #7 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you're on your way. I would get very involved in a church, and Sunday school with a bible study. Hanging out with other members of your church is always a great idea, and talking about your faith often helps, too. Tithe, and give of yourself to others. Be like Christ. Make sure you try to stay away from people and situations that don't allow you to be the strong Christian you desire to be. God Bless!
2007-05-02 10:30:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you want to improve your relationship with God then this is what you do, go to a vary private place in your home like your closet, and sit quietly whisper your prayer to God ask him for his blessings for you, then tell him you love and trust him with all you heart soul and mind, do this and your rewards from him will be overwhelming, God wants a relationship with all of his children, but remember he wants it private, and do not share the rewards he gives you, always remember what Christ has said when you pray to the father you pray in private like your closet Amen. may God bless you.
2007-05-02 10:44:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the answers above (well okay MOST of the answers above) list some pretty good things to do, I hope you try at least a few of them.
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2007-05-02 10:38:21 · answer #10 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋