God Guides
Do you want to improve your relationship with God? There are many ways to build a relationship, and no two relationships will look exactly alike. However, there are some aspects that are universal. For two people to get to know each other, they must spend time together. They could research all about each other, but if they don’t spend time together they will never learn what each other are really like. They must also share about themselves and listen to each other. These guidelines apply to a relationship with God as well. No one can expect to have a relationship with God if they never spend time with Him. Here are some ways to connect with God:
1. Ask God to live in you on a daily basis. When you wake up, simply take a moment to ask God into your life to and guide you during the day. Submit your desires to Him and spend a minute just talking to Him.
2. Read a verse from the Bible. Just pick one, or use one of the many reading plans that are available online. A popular plan is the YouVersion Bible app’s verse of the day, which provides a short Bible verse that is relevant to everyday life.
3. Find a place in nature and think about how the nature around you can teach you about God. Ask God to show you His character through His creation. Romans 1:20 says that God is revealed in nature even to those who don’t have access to a Bible or ‘know’ about God. “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made.”
4. Sing. Singing Christian songs can draw you closer to God, especially when you think about the lyrics.
5. Pray. Spend time telling God about what’s been going on in your life. He likes to hear from you.
Hopefully this list has given you some ideas about how you can spend more time with God. Enjoy the journey!
Jade Covel is a junior studying religion.