As a Christian is it essential that we prioritize God in our life. In order for us to gain salvation we must have a true relationship with our father. We can’t know Jesus if we don’t spend time with him. We can’t encounter him if we don’t spend time with him. We cannot grow if we do not spend time with him. Having a personal relationship with God means eternal life. It’s knowing God, in an intimate, personal way. He wants an intimate relationship with us and promises to reward those who seek to draw near to him (Hebrews 11:6). To build a personal relationship with God we must spend time with him.
Developing a relationship with God takes being intentional. If you are here, reading this, it’s most likely because you want to dive into a deeper relationship with Jesus. That is awesome. Read more for ways to spend time with the Lord.
1. Study the Bible.
The bible is key to spending time with God. This is how we truly get to know Jesus and his character. When we study his word, we see how faithful he is. How merciful and just he is. The best places to start is with the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
2. Prayer
What is prayer? It is simply just talking to God. You don’t have to use fancy language; you don’t have to speak sophisticated to him. All you have to do is come as you are. Talk to God about everything and anything. God wants to hear from you. He wants to know your deepest desires. Your greatest pains. He wants to hear what you are thankful for.
Helpful tips:
· Your prayers don’t always have to be 30 minutes long. Short prayers are just as effective.
· You don’t have to wait for a certain time to pray. Pray on your way to work. Pray at the drive thru. Pray when you’re waiting for car to be serviced.
· Take a prayer walk. It gets your body moving, which produces feel-good endorphins. You’ll also be blessed by the sights, sounds, and scents of God’s creation.
3. Listen to worship music
Worship music is one of the best ways to feel uplifted and spend time with God. If you aren’t familiar with any worship songs, you can always search YouTube for worship music. Music is a powerful method of connecting more deeply with God.
4. Fellowship with other believers
Whether you are at a church service, workshop, conference, etc. God can be found in the gathering of believers. “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
5. Practice gratitude and thanksgiving
Keep a gratitude journal. Write down everything you’re grateful. This can help us to recognize all the goodness God has done for us and what he’s doing around us.
6. Fasting
Fasting and prayer can restore or strengthen your intimacy with God. Fasting helps to humble ourselves in the sight of God. King David said, “I humbled my soul with fasting” (Psalm 69:10).
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