HOW DO YOU GET CLOSE TO GOD?

HOW DO YOU GET CLOSE TO GOD? A lot of people know things about God without really knowing Him. They know the stories. They know doctrine. They know what church they agree with. They can quote Scripture and argue theology. That’s not the same thing as walking with Him. “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” James 4:8 KJV God isn’t hiding from the person who genuinely wants Him. “Ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 KJV Getting close to God isn’t complicated, but it does cost you your attention. Read the Bible slowly enough to actually hear what it’s saying. Don’t treat it like a daily assignment you’re trying to get through. Ask what the passage teaches you about God. Ask what it exposes in you. Sit with it long enough for it to do more than just pass through your eyes. Prayer works the same way. Not every prayer has to be a list of things you need fixed. Talk to God. Thank Him. Confess your sin. Tell Him what you’re afraid of. Tell Him where you’re confused. Tell Him where you’re weak. You don’t have to perform for Him. He already knows what’s in you. Jesus said, “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you…” John 15:7 KJV The Greek word translated abide is μένω, menō. It means to remain, stay, continue, or dwell. That’s the part people miss. You can’t have a deep relationship with somebody you barely spend time with, and your relationship with God isn’t any different. If your Bible stays closed most of the week, prayer only happens when something goes wrong, and your mind is filled with everything except God, you shouldn’t be shocked when He feels distant. Obedience matters too. “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15 KJV Sometimes we keep praying for direction while ignoring what God has already made plain. Forgive people. Tell the truth. Flee sexual sin. Love your enemies. Serve people. Pray. Give. Make disciples. Walk in the Spirit. You don’t need another sign to obey something God already said. David wrote, “O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee…” Psalm 63:1 KJV There’s no shortcut to that. You spend time with Him. You learn His Word. You obey what He says. You keep seeking Him when you feel close and when you don’t. “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” James 4:8 KJV #MoreJoyMinistries