How can I get closer to God?

Answer 1

I'm stumped. Can you help answer this question?

I can only comment from my own experience and that of my friends. Put simply;

1. Pray and tell God you want to know Him better.

2. Read the New Testament of The Bible (I'd start with the book of Luke). If you don't have a Bible you can read it at

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%201%20;&version=46;

3. As you read it, think how Jesus would have felt in the stories. What was He trying to explain to people? Does what He is saying relate to your life in some way? Do you currently follow what He is recommending? If not, why not try it? As you read other books of the Bible (eg. Romans) ask "What can I learn about God from this?"

4. If you don't understand something, or disagree with something, make a note of it, put it aside and get on with other issues. As you get to know God better you may understand but don't give up because you don't understand or disagree with something(s).

5. There are many books that can help you. One famous one, available free on the web is by Catholic monk Brother Lawrence. I am not a Catholic but he gives a good example of how he discovered intimacy with God.

A "Readers' Digest" type summary is at

www.PracticeGodsPresence.com

The real thing is at

http://www.ccel.org/ccel/lawrence/practice.toc.html

I would read the real thing - even if you only read part of it, but that's up to you.

6. Above all, keep seeking. Developing an intimate relationship with anyone takes time. You are unlikely to be zapped straight into wonderful intimacy or knowledge of God. It is something that develops gradually the more time you spend getting to know God.

7. I have found attending a local church helps. Often some personal one-to-one advice and discussion with one person or a group who are seeking, or preferably have found, more intimacy with God can help a lot. But be selective. Some churches are very good and others are not so good. Visit a number of churches and see which one has members who have the most intimacy with God. Also see which one helps you the most.

Developing intimacy with God has been the best experience of my life, and has helped in every other area of my life as well. I pray that will be your experience too. I will be happy to respond further if you have other questions.

Jesus said "The people who have my commands and keep them, they are the ones who love me. Those who love me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them."

Answer 2

Well, I'm just guessing, but I think it means that ur relationship is perfect, or u have really good sex, which would go along with having a perfect relationship... This is just what I think, so don't go making urself sound ignorant around ppl just cuz of me.

Answer 3

The following passage contains some pointers. Doing what God wants, indicates a desire to follow and serve Him. This pleases Him rather than empty words when out heart has no real desire to follow. In so doing we also have available the help of the Holy Spirit of God who will not only help us do what pleases God, but teach us about what God want and Himself bring us close to God.

John 14:21-26 (King James Version)21He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

22Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world?

23Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

24He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me.

25These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.

26But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.

For starters, praying, asking for guidance, whether in general, or in some particular area that you need help with, and following his word.

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Hope this helps!

Answer 4

I would recommenda lotof prayer, and bible studies. Maybe sacrifice your favorite T.V show for a day to spend more time in prayer with God. What makes a christian close with Godisn'tthe fact that he goes to church everySundayand never does anything wrong. What makes a christian close with God is praying to him when you mess up, asking for forgiveness, and giving your life to him. :)

You might also consider fasting for a day, drinking only water. Being hungry helps you pray better, and food prepares you for sleep, and so if you pray after you've eaten, your eyes might start to droop or something, and that is not respectful and is something you don't want to happen.

a Muslim Purspective:

The Quran says that "everyone is trapped by it's own sins, except those on the right path." So I would recommend that once you've identified your sins, to not let your sins be an obstacle to you anymore. Then you'll be led to the easiest path to rightousness. Our sins dictate many times how we make decisions and our relationships to people and God. Remove your sins and your relationships will get better, especially with God.

Answer 5

Here are a few examples.1) When you do something of which God would approve, such as being pleasant to people or avoiding sin, do it for His sake, not just because it's proper.

2) Try to avoid cursing, shouting at people, and acting out anger.

3) Think about God. Think also about all that He has done for you.

4) Consider the infinite wisdom and vast detail that God has placed in every leaf, every cell, every organ.

5) Each day, try to go beyond your level of convenience at least once. This could mean helping someone, or not responding to some irritation, etc.

6) Do not get mindlessly swept up in popular culture. It is addictive with its exaggerated sexuality, its time-wasting games and entertainment, and other meaningless things.

Answer 6

Intimacy with God is when you have a very close relationship with him. You pray, read your Bible and always talk about him.