How to Become Closer to God as a Christian

Two Methods:PrayingOther Ways to Grow Closer

If you feel as a Christian that you could be closer to God, here are some ideas and activities to help you glorify God and be closer to God. God loves you more than any other living thing. He created you and by doing the following, you are becoming closer to Him.

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Method 1 of 2: Praying

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   If you are unfamiliar with God and don't know Him very well (ie: vaguely by name) then perhaps you should start by just locking yourself in your room. This will help you to feel that you are now alone with the Sustainer.
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   Take a deep breath and try to clear your mind of all things that trouble you.Then, say aloud, "Hi, God. I saved this time for You. Will You please come and talk to me?" This may feel absurd at first but know that God truly listens and cares. Remember, "Ask and you shall receive." There is nothing wrong with asking for God to talk to you.
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   Then, as you would speak to a friend or someone you really trust, unloosen your tongue and tell God all that bothers you. Or, tell Him something great that's just recently happened to you (ie: your team just won a game, someone you like asked you out, or you made a new friend). God listens and understands--always--so you won't have to feel silly.
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   Don't try to be proud/boastful, or pray anything fancy: just try to address everything big in your life -- but nothing is too little to ask about or for help and wisdom. Prayer should not be only self-centered.
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   Remember that God has his own reasons, for His timeline, and so trust Him in that. You may not get exactly what you want exactly when you want it, but He does everything for a reason.

   • Also realize that whatever happens may be a result of a "third person(s)" involved in personal actions/inaction, opposite of some of your prayers, and God does not contravene disagreeable parties. They, having free will, might not follow Christ or God, nor stop their misconduct that can involve you. It could, thus, depend (regrettably) on them.
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   Confess your sins to Him. Pray for all your problems in your life right now, and other stuff that is really important to you. You can try making a prayer journal, if you aren't comfortable with praying, or you would like to record your petitions and their results.
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   Pray often. Though this may seem obvious, pray twice or more a day to God.Make sure the words come from your heart Imagine yourself coming before him and seeing his majesty as you pray. Worship his majesty! Yet, He wants to be your best friend [bf], who is more than just and right, Holy God, The Judge, for "He is [perfect] Love".
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   Ask your Christian friends about prayer, if you aren't the best at prayer, or look around and read articles online. 1way2God.net has a great prayer systemthat tells you how to pray for yourself, other believers, etc.