Building a Strong Relationship with God

Welcome to Couples Pursuit, the website where Vincent and Valerie Woodard share their insights on various aspects of life, love, and spirituality.

In this blog post, we’ll dive into their recent discussion about fostering a relationship with God and how to maintain a healthy connection with our Creator. Let’s explore their thoughts, experiences, and wisdom on this crucial topic.

A Fearful Relationship with God

Many of us have a fearful relationship with God, which hinders our ability to get to know Him better. The enemy has done an excellent job of instilling fear and confusion, leading us to believe that God doesn’t want the best for us.

However, the truth is that God desires a loving relationship with each one of us, and He is constantly seeking a conversation with us.

Understanding God’s Intentions

The story of Adam and Eve serves as a prime example of humanity’s tendency to withdraw from God when we do something we know we shouldn’t.

Despite this, God sees everything and still desires a relationship with us. He removed Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden not out of spite but to protect them from eternal death.

God provided us with the Law to help us understand our inability to determine right from wrong on our own. With the arrival of Jesus Christ, we received the gift of Grace, allowing us to reestablish a relationship with God by believing in His Son.

Achieving Right Standing with God

When we confess our sins and believe in Jesus Christ, we are saved and forgiven. God even gifts us with righteousness, putting us in right standing with Him. By immersing ourselves in the Word of God and learning to love what He loves and despise what He hates, we can grow closer to Him.

The Enemy’s Tactics and Our Role as the Light of the World

The enemy roams the earth seeking those to devour. However, we can overcome darkness and misunderstanding when we have a strong relationship with God. As the world’s light, we can help others see God and spread the Good News.

Making Time for God in Our Daily Lives

We must make time for prayer and reading the Bible amid our busy schedules. Martha’s story in Luke 10 reminds us that even when we’re preoccupied with daily tasks, we must prioritize our relationship with God. By spending more time with God, He will reveal things about our lives, our purpose, and His will for us.

Knowing God Beyond Religion

A relationship with God goes beyond religion. It’s about knowing Him intimately and allowing Him to reveal more about us as we grow closer to Him. By understanding the nature of God, we can better comprehend His intentions and desires for us.

The Importance of Prayer and Meditation

Prayer and meditation on God’s Word are essential for maintaining a strong relationship with Him.

We can keep out confusion and fear by filling our minds with His knowledge and wisdom. God wants to have a relationship with each of us, and it’s our responsibility to seek Him out.

Your Move…

If you’ve prayed and confessed your belief in Jesus Christ, you are saved, and your relationship with God can begin to flourish.

Don’t hesitate to reach out and share your experiences or thoughts on this topic. Together, we can grow in our faith and understanding of God’s love for us.

Thank you for joining us in this Bible study, and we hope that you find the encouragement to foster a closer relationship with God. Remember, He loves you and wants nothing more than to call you His friend.