Getting Closer to God Series Part 1

This is the first post in a series to help you get closer to God. I am purposely leaving time in between suggestions to allow you to put each idea into practice instead of flooding you with several suggestions at once.

Seek God with All of Your Heart

And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart. Jer 29:13 KJV

This may seem simplistic and it is, but there are two keys I would like to share.

First, you must seek God with ALL of your heart in order for this promise to work. Be honest and ask yourself, when was the last time you really sought after God with ALL of your heart? If you are like most Christians, it was probably some time ago. If it was farther away than yesterday, then I suggest you need to apply this suggestion into your life right now.

Secondly, there is no one right way to seek after God. Most likely the thing or things that popped into your head when you were reading the text above is what God is wanting you to do to seek Him. For some people that will involve going to church, for others that will involve more prayer, but it could be related to Bible reading, praying in tongues, worshipping, service, being still, and the list is almost endless since we are each unique and on an individualized journey with the Lord. So listen to the Holy Spirit as to what exactly to do.

Important note: Technically, if you are a born again Christian you already are close to God. The Holy Spirit is living inside of you. How much closer can He get? But there is a place of feeling closer and of getting to know God better. That is what these posts are really all about.

Please share one thing you are planning to do to seek after God with all of your heart.

Join the conversation. Share your ideas or questions in the comment form below.

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Comments

Getting Closer to God Series Part 1 — 19 Comments

David Ramos on September 17, 2012 at 2:01 pm said:

Draw near to him and he will draw near to you. Amen

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- Cheryl Cope on September 17, 2012 at 2:43 pm said:
  
  Yes! And that is a verse I will expound upon a little later in the series!
  
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Rosalie Garde on September 18, 2012 at 9:06 am said:

I get closer to God when I do housework or gardening, believe it or not. There is something about my thought process that change when I’m doing that. I talk to God and listen and see him in my role and in nature. Perhaps also because I’m not reading, writing or typing then.

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- Cheryl Cope on September 18, 2012 at 12:19 pm said:
  
  Yes, I can believe it because those activities don’t require your mind to be actively engaged so then your mind is free to focus on God. Brother Lawrence of Practice His Presence learned how to do that while washing dishes.
  
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Mel Thompson on September 20, 2012 at 2:34 pm said:

Being a “Christian” does mean that you have Holy Spirit on the inside. But John gives believers a warning in Revelation: I know your [record of] works and what you are doing; you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm and neither cold or hot, I will spew you out of My mouth!” (Rev. 3:15-16 AMP). You are absolutely correct in saying, SEEKING is the beginning! Meditating on god’s Word is the process.

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- Cheryl Cope on September 20, 2012 at 5:54 pm said:
  
  Yes, and I will touch on the meditating part further in my series.
  
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JesusRx on September 20, 2012 at 8:48 pm said:

Hey Cheryl: I will be “resting in Christ” and be mindful of Christ in me before responding to my children, Allowing God’s peace to reign in me brings that “feeling” of closeness. Also going to a wonderful worship night.

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- Cheryl Cope on September 21, 2012 at 12:09 pm said:
  
  Love it!! Being mindful of Christ before responding… I also love corporate worship. Thanks for sharing.
  
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Clever Colleen on September 21, 2012 at 11:25 am said:

We (Christians) all need to put God first, but in the busyness of life, this can easily be forgotten. Looking forward to reading more of your insights as to how we can deliberately draw closer to him.

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- Cheryl Cope on September 25, 2012 at 3:38 pm said:
  
  Yes, it is so easy to forget Him, but that is exactly what He warns us against.
  
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gpatchi on September 25, 2012 at 7:41 am said:

To me this has been very difficult. I understand that when trouble comes then l will see if my faith in God will sustain. I am passing through rough times now and l feel scared, anxious, and nervous for my future. But if i dont relay in Him in whom should l?

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- Cheryl Cope on September 25, 2012 at 3:39 pm said:
  
  I look at our Christian journey as a journey of learning to trust in Him more. He is reliable—worthy to be relied upon.
  
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Cheryl Cope on September 25, 2012 at 3:38 pm said:

Yes, listening to Him and obeying what you are hearing–exactly!!

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Amy Hagerup on September 26, 2012 at 4:16 pm said:

Getting closer to God means to mean spending more time with HIm – listening to His still small voice – not just reading His Word, meditating on it, and praying – but then being still and listening.

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- Cheryl Cope on October 2, 2012 at 8:23 am said:
  
  Yes, and I will address that and other things in later posts. Thanks for commenting.
  
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Pastor Sherry on October 11, 2012 at 9:27 pm said:

It’s all of the above! I’ve never been satisfied, but always want more of God. For me at this time in my life, however, I think there are two specific things that God has been asking me to do: first, to trust Him every moment of the day and second, to let Him control my schedule. Related issues, but they are also partly unrelated ones.

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- Cheryl Cope on October 12, 2012 at 3:28 pm said:
  
  Yes, those are two very important things. The Holy Spirit knows what’s He’s doing. Thanks for commenting.
  
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rita schulte on October 15, 2012 at 9:07 am said:

I love the idea of seeking after God with all your heart. That’s what we’re missing. Right on Cheryl!

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- Cheryl Cope on October 15, 2012 at 11:39 am said:
  
  Yes, we aren’t promised that we will find Him if our seeking isn’t with ALL of our hearts… Thanks for commenting!!
  
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