How to get closer to God?

Do not expect anything. Everything we do for God is the bare minimum. For he is the perfect friend. When there is no one else, he will always be at your side, even if you don't realize it.

There was a time, when I was distraught. I was homeless, bloody and broken. Sobbing in the heavy rain. As I looked up, I saw lights all around, and with the tears and rain, they formed themselves into crosses, and in that moment, I realized that in truth, God was all around me. Having my back, like. So knelt down in prayer. In the while I was there, I didn't really ask for anything, I thanked, and revered the lord. I talked about what was going on, like you would a friend. Then in silence, I started suddenly having a clear mind, and thinking of solutions to the problem, as they came, I did not ask to make these things happen, but stated how I will work to make them happen.

Then I made my request, and it was only that God will stand by my side as I make these changes, and as I got up, I wished God to have a goodnight, and got up, with the realization that perhaps these challenges were not given to me as some curse, or punishment, or that the world or God was completely unfair, but perhaps I was entrusted, to receive the challenge, to harden my spirit, and rise above it. A while after that, I started going to church, and reading the bible.

So I guess my suggestion would be, when you speak to God, treat him as you would a old friend. Talk, not just ask or revere him. Go over your day and your plans, and most importantly, give him that time to talk to you. Even if it means sitting in meditation for a while.

I'm going through a difficult time and the only thing that's been helping me get through this is God. I watch videos about God, I go to church, I pray, I read the bible, but I want to get closer to God. I don't know what else to do... Any recommendations? I hear some people can listen to God speak to them. I would like to get some sort of connection like that if it's possible.

My sheep know my voice. That is what Jesus said so it must be true. There is an old saying if you can't find God, guessed who has moved? Wherever you are God is there. Do you expect him to speak to you? If you do he will. I speak to him and ask his advice on the most simple of things. I get answers because I expect to get answers. I am not going to tax my brain for all sorts of answers to problems and situations if I don't have to.

if I am shopping and I want a particular product and I have a choice between this or that, I will let God tell me which one to buy. Why think about it if you don't have to.

A lot depends on whether you are focusing on religon or relationship. Religion is what you get in church. Relationship is what you get in your walk with him. Religion cannot give you relationship so it is important not to rely on it if you want to grow.

Paul said " That I may know him." He did not say " That I may know about him." You can know everything about God there is to know but if you do not know him in your knowing, you will only know about him.

Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and ALL these things will be added to you. Are you a seeker or a sitter. Are you standing on the promises or sitting on the premises.

Don't expect or wait for feelings. I got myself confused by seeking a feeling to validate my prayers. Feelings and thoughts that churn through the mind are like noise that can drown out God's voice.

Thanks so much for your response. I am happy to say that God has been so good to me even though I am not worthy. I have felt more at peace with my situation and that's all thanks to him. I have been listening to him talk to me through people and the bible. I give thanks to him. I love him with all my heart. I pray everyday that I may become a good person and stop with selfish thoughts. I pray that he will guide me to my purpose so that I may serve him with all his glory. It's been a rough couple of weeks but he has been so merciful to me.

I'm going through a difficult time and the only thing that's been helping me get through this is God. I watch videos about God, I go to church, I pray, I read the bible, but I want to get closer to God. I don't know what else to do... Any recommendations? I hear some people can listen to God speak to them. I would like to get some sort of connection like that if it's possible.

Do not expect anything. Everything we do for God is the bare minimum. For he is the perfect friend. When there is no one else, he will always be at your side, even if you don't realize it.

There was a time, when I was distraught. I was homeless, bloody and broken. Sobbing in the heavy rain. As I looked up, I saw lights all around, and with the tears and rain, they formed themselves into crosses, and in that moment, I realized that in truth, God was all around me. Having my back, like. So knelt down in prayer. In the while I was there, I didn't really ask for anything, I thanked, and revered the lord. I talked about what was going on, like you would a friend. Then in silence, I started suddenly having a clear mind, and thinking of solutions to the problem, as they came, I did not ask to make these things happen, but stated how I will work to make them happen.

Then I made my request, and it was only that God will stand by my side as I make these changes, and as I got up, I wished God to have a goodnight, and got up, with the realization that perhaps these challenges were not given to me as some curse, or punishment, or that the world or God was completely unfair, but perhaps I was entrusted, to receive the challenge, to harden my spirit, and rise above it. A while after that, I started going to church, and reading the bible.

So I guess my suggestion would be, when you speak to God, treat him as you would a old friend. Talk, not just ask or revere him. Go over your day and your plans, and most importantly, give him that time to talk to you. Even if it means sitting in meditation for a while.

"But I've gotta get closer"