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I want to get closer to God

Postby Will » Thu May 08, 2014 8:02 am

I would like to get closer to God like I once was so long ago. Any tips or suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.
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Re: I want to get closer to God

Postby drill » Thu May 08, 2014 11:02 am

This is kind of vague, but a few things that help are:
- Attend church regularly
- Join a bible study
- Serve in the church
- Prayer
- Change your expectations of what God should be to what He is

If you provided a bit more info, I think others and I could help out a bit more.
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Re: I want to get closer to God

Postby nillapoet » Thu May 08, 2014 12:24 pm

I think prayer is the single biggest thing. Every time I read about one of the greats of faith, they always spend a lot of time on their knees in prayer.

After that, in no particular order, what drill said.
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Re: I want to get closer to God

Postby Will » Sat May 10, 2014 8:53 pm

Closer as in being sensitive to him spiritually.
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Re: I want to get closer to God

Postby K. Ayato » Sat May 10, 2014 9:25 pm

One thing I've learned from experience is that I feel closer to God when I don't keep Him at arm's length in my prayers and instead communicate, knowing He's my Heavenly Father and the "friend that sticks closer than a brother" (Proverbs 18:24). Knowing I could talk to Him about anything and not hold anything back really made a difference in how I view the subject of prayer. I can't guarantee it will work the same way for you, but I know it can help.
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Re: I want to get closer to God

Postby Mr. SmartyPants » Sun May 11, 2014 9:58 am

Just go out and love the world. Sojourn the world like a mystic or a monk.
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Re: I want to get closer to God

Postby agasfas » Fri Jun 06, 2014 10:16 pm

The fact that you see a need and have a desire to be closer spiritually to the Lord is key. I will be praying for you!
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Re: I want to get closer to God

Postby SincerelyAnomymous » Sat Jul 19, 2014 12:05 pm

Follow his commands, read the Bible and pray. And I will be praying for you!
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Re: I want to get closer to God

Postby christianfriend » Sat Jul 19, 2014 3:06 pm

I'm in the same boat, I will pray for you. :]
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