Having a close bond through God for Christians is admirable and is a reflection of truly reborn heart. However in our lives we will never get to be that close to Him as we have to be or desire. This is tied to persistent sinning in our lives. Sin is a barrier which stands in the way of one to have a complete communion with God realized when we are in glory. Below are steps to guide Christians on how to build a close relationship with God.
The first step to having a good connection to the creator is making daily confessions of your sins to Him. Because you already know that sin is the barrier, then prayers of confession can redeem you. God always forgives those who confess their sins. From the scriptures, forgiveness improves your relationship on Him.
Bear in mind however that confession is more than just saying sorry. It should come from a sincere heart when one recognizes his or her sins offend the All Holy God. It is a confession of someone who understands that it is because of the sins of human beings the Jesus Christ was nailed on the cross to pay for them and every time one sins they nail Him there again.
The second undertaking is listening to God. This will not come through supernatural experiences like having God speak to you face to face. Peter the apostle says that the bible is something sure which Christians should pay attention to as one would to a light shining in the dark until dawn breaks and rises in the hearts of Christians. God has given out His spirit to help Christians in bible teachings interpretation.
Prayer is another way too. This is how we speak to God. It is more than just asking God for what we want or need. The Psalms are mostly heartfelt cries of David to God which we can borrow from. There are supplications, thanksgiving, contrition and adoration modeled divinely.
A congregation worshiping God is good for you. When you regularly worship with others, you will have spiritual growth. Attending the church on regular basis does not only bring you back to God, but also gives you a chance to worship with other members of the church. Worshiping as a group helps us build a closer connection to the creator.
Obedience is an important part of this. We must live a life of obedience. All biblical teachings on obedience are usually presented as how Christians respond to grace of our Lord received upon salvation. Salvation can never be earned through obedience though it is just a way of showing how much we love God and express our gratitude towards Him.
So by confessing, going for bible study, praying, going to church on a regular basis and obeying his commandments will build our association through him. It becomes not a very simple task. We can draw from examples of how we relate with our fellow people to learn this. Those who spend time together, hold regular conversations, openly express their feelings and are good listeners have the best relationships. The same way and even in better levels, we can have an excellent connection with God. It is not that different.
The first step to having a good connection to the creator is making daily confessions of your sins to Him. Because you already know that sin is the barrier, then prayers of confession can redeem you. God always forgives those who confess their sins. From the scriptures, forgiveness improves your relationship on Him.
Bear in mind however that confession is more than just saying sorry. It should come from a sincere heart when one recognizes his or her sins offend the All Holy God. It is a confession of someone who understands that it is because of the sins of human beings the Jesus Christ was nailed on the cross to pay for them and every time one sins they nail Him there again.
The second undertaking is listening to God. This will not come through supernatural experiences like having God speak to you face to face. Peter the apostle says that the bible is something sure which Christians should pay attention to as one would to a light shining in the dark until dawn breaks and rises in the hearts of Christians. God has given out His spirit to help Christians in bible teachings interpretation.
Prayer is another way too. This is how we speak to God. It is more than just asking God for what we want or need. The Psalms are mostly heartfelt cries of David to God which we can borrow from. There are supplications, thanksgiving, contrition and adoration modeled divinely.
A congregation worshiping God is good for you. When you regularly worship with others, you will have spiritual growth. Attending the church on regular basis does not only bring you back to God, but also gives you a chance to worship with other members of the church. Worshiping as a group helps us build a closer connection to the creator.
Obedience is an important part of this. We must live a life of obedience. All biblical teachings on obedience are usually presented as how Christians respond to grace of our Lord received upon salvation. Salvation can never be earned through obedience though it is just a way of showing how much we love God and express our gratitude towards Him.
So by confessing, going for bible study, praying, going to church on a regular basis and obeying his commandments will build our association through him. It becomes not a very simple task. We can draw from examples of how we relate with our fellow people to learn this. Those who spend time together, hold regular conversations, openly express their feelings and are good listeners have the best relationships. The same way and even in better levels, we can have an excellent connection with God. It is not that different.
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