Tip #1
Talk to Him About Everything
Healthy communication is a core component of any relationship, and it is no different when it comes to our relationship journey with God. Talk to Him about everything! Throughout the day, talk to Him about what’s on your mind, and talk to Him about how your day is going. Make it a point to practice speaking to God about things that bring you joy, and things that make you sad or frustrated, before you speak to anyone else about those things. There is nothing too big or too small to bring up in conversation with our God, and He’s always available for a chat with His children.
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Ask God for His advice. He's all powerful and all knowing, and He gives wisdom and understanding to those who ask.
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Include God in future planning by asking Him to guide your plans so that they’re in alignment with His will for your life.
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Everyday, tell God at least one thing that you are grateful for that He has provided you with. You can take this a step further by coming up with creative ways to have your actions reflect just how much you appreciate Him.
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Dedicate time at the end of each day to talk to God about how your day went, and vent about anything you're concerned about.
Tip #2
Read His Word
When you are building a deeper bond and relationship with someone, part of what makes the process intriguing and exciting is when you start to learn new things about their true character and nature, as well as their likes and dislikes. We take mental notes of these things, which helps us not just appreciate them for who they really are, but it allows us to connect with them in a more understanding way. By reading the Word of God, which is the contents of the Holy Bible, we are afforded a glimpse into the very nature, character, and essence of our God. Here are some tips you can implement:
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Dedicate time each day to read, or listen to, the holy scriptures. You can use a physical copy of the Holy Bible, or leverage digital copies via apps such as the Living Bible app.
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Read the Bible in sequence, starting from Genesis chapter 1, verse 1. Picking random scriptures, or starting in books out of sequence increases the likelihood that you'll misunderstand the true meaning of what you're reading.
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Pray before you dive into your reading sessions, and ask God to help you understand exactly what He wants you to understand about Him, in the scriptures you're about to unpack. Ask Him to grace you with the kind of wisdom and understanding that only He can provide. You’ll be blown away by what He shows you, everytime.
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Take notes about what you’ve read, and make note of anything you find interesting in the scriptures.
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After each reading session, meditate on what you learned about God in the parts of scripture you read.
Tip #3
Act Like You Care
When we speak to or engage with our dearest loved ones, how we speak and conduct ourselves is naturally guided by our genuine love and respect for them. The relationship we share with them influences our behavior. They don’t have to wonder how we feel about them because our actions show how we feel about them. We naturally act like we care. It is not performative or restrictive. It is a genuine inclination that we don’t want to intentionally do or say anything that could jeopardize the relationships we value so deeply.
Taking this same approach on your journey to building a closer relationship with God will be a clear indicator that you mean business about getting your relationship with Him on the right track. No one is perfect, so do not look at this tip as any such measurement. Instead, use this tip to reinforce another opportunity you have each day to allow your words and behaviors to reflect that you do indeed care what the Lord thinks about the things you do, and the things that come out of your mouth.
Endeavor each day to do a self assessment of how you conduct yourself, and the things you say. Are they things that God would approve of? Would they put a smile on our Heavenly Father’s face? Or would they cause distance in our relationship with Him? With each daily assessment, it will allow you to become more mindful of things that you may not have even recognized before, and will allow you to take steps toward daily improvements.
Tip #4
Apologize Whenever You Mess Up
Have you ever had someone do or say something hurtful to you, but then instead of apologizing, they wanted to move on and keep dealing with you as if nothing happened? As if they don’t owe you an apology at all? If you have, then you already know how frustrating that is. And there’s a part of you that thinks, “The audacity of (insert the culprit’s name)!” Such a scenario is a huge blow to any relationship, and that relationship will never be the same until there is a sincere apology provided.
Well, with this in mind, how do you think God must feel when we A) do or say things that He does not like, B) do not acknowledge or apologize for our wrongdoing, and C) then we try to talk to Him about what we want to talk to Him about as if everything is okay. It is better to actually acknowledge and apologize, so that our relationship with God can get back on track.
If there is anything you need to apologize to God about, do it today. Do it now. God wants to have a relationship with everyone, but He’s not going to force it. He gives us the space and freedom to decide if we want to have a relationship with Him as well. And part of that is admitting when we’re wrong, and apologizing when we mess up.
Don’t delay, apologize for anything you need to apologize for, today! You won’t regret it.
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