Getting Closer to God Series Part 1
Getting Closer to God Series Part 1

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.
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Draw near to him and he will draw near to you. Amen
Yes! And that is a verse I will expound upon a little later in the series!
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.
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.
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.
Yes, and I will touch on the meditating part further in my series.
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.
Love it!! Being mindful of Christ before responding… I also love corporate worship. Thanks for sharing.
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.
Yes, it is so easy to forget Him, but that is exactly what He warns us against.
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?
I look at our Christian journey as a journey of learning to trust in Him more. He is reliable—worthy to be relied upon.
Yes, listening to Him and obeying what you are hearing–exactly!!
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.
Yes, and I will address that and other things in later posts. Thanks for commenting.
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.
Yes, those are two very important things. The Holy Spirit knows what’s He’s doing. Thanks for commenting.
I love the idea of seeking after God with all your heart. That’s what we’re missing. Right on Cheryl!
Yes, we aren’t promised that we will find Him if our seeking isn’t with ALL of our hearts… Thanks for commenting!!