3 Ways to Grow Your Relationship with God

A relationship with God is our most important connection. God created us to be in a loving relationship with Him.

Being created to connect with God is an amazing honor that offers indescribable blessings.

Jesus teaches and models the love, contentment, and joy a relationship with God creates.

“You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘Lord’, and you are right because that’s what I am. Since I, your Lord washed your feet you ought to wash each other’s feet.”

John 13:13-14 NLT

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Jesus washed the calloused, dirty feet of the disciples. This intimate gesture is extremely touching.

By doing something uncomfortable to express love, He demonstrated that a relationship with God is important, desired and requires action.

That is exciting news! The world’s creator died so You could live, and He wants to know you!

You can rest knowing you are chosen, loved, and valued.

But like any positive relationship, a growing relationship with God requires our participation.

We don’t serve an invisible, imaginary God, but a Savior waiting for us to engage in a relationship with Him.

Your first step is to ask Jesus for forgiveness and to become part of your life. Then, He accepts you as you are and never leaves you.

Propelled by God’s deep love and acceptance of us we develop a desire to grow spiritually.

Pivoting our thoughts and actions leads to a growing relationship with God and an abundant life connected to Christ.

Experience a Relationship with God

Relationships are hard and require commitment. The same requirement is needed if we want a relationship with God.

A relationship with God changes everything in your life..spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and relationally.

Living transformed in a relationship with God is the most exciting news we can share.

There are no expectations attached to God’s love it is unconditional.

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3 Ways to Grow Your Relationship with God

For a growing relationship with God, we offer ourselves in 3 ways.

  1. Pride. To have a relationship with God we lay down our rights and pride. A humble heart trusts God above all. Laying down our pride in favor of God’s wisdom and guidance strengthens our faith.

“Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp.”

Psalm 131:1-2 NLT

  1. Control. To have a relationship with God we release control and believe God knows us intimately and desires what is best for us

“Give yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life, and surrender your whole being to him to be used for righteous purposes.”

Romans 6:13b GNT

  1. Time. To have a relationship with God we devote time to grow closer to Christ through prayer, worship, Bible reading, service, and fellowship. Time is a limited resource that we decide how to use. Investing in a relationship with God is the absolute best use of your time.

“If only you would prepare your heart and lift up your hands to him in prayer! Get rid of your sins, and leave all iniquity behind you. Then your face will brighten with innocence. You will be strong and free of fear.”

Job 11:13-15 NLT

You may never have the opportunity to wash someone’s feet. But a deep relationship with God pours out acceptance, forgiveness, and love toward others.

A Prayer for a Relationship with God

Dear God,

I want a relationship with you. I am thankful for Jesus and His sacrifice to give me new life.

I humbly surrender my heart to you and embrace your message of love and hope.

Help me humbly surrender and commit the time needed to grow closer to You so I display joy, peace, and the fruit of Your spirit.

Amen.

This devotional was published as part of the Daybreak Devotional Series on Crossmap.com.

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Author

Mary Rooney Armand

Mary is the creator and writer for the faith-based blog ButterflyLiving.org. Her writing is featured on multiple websites and she is the author of the book, “Identity, Understanding, and Accepting Who I am in Christ”  and Life Changing Stories, a devotional collection, available on Amazon.

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Mary Rooney Armand

Mary Rooney Armand is an Author, Speaker, and Creator of the faith-based blog ButterflyLiving.org. Her stories help others grow in their intimacy with Christ and thrive in their relationships. Her work is featured on multiple websites including CrossMap, Woman of Noble Character, Pray with Confidence, and The Brave Women Series. Mary is the author of, “Identity, Understanding, and Accepting Who I Am in Christ” and, “Life Changing Stories” a collaboration with 34 authors sharing stories of God’s faithfulness. Besides writing, Mary leads small groups and speaks at retreats. She directed Kids Hope USA, a mentoring program for children, worked in marketing and sales, and has led mission trips to Honduras. Mary is a life coach with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and an MBA. She and her wonderful husband Cory live in Louisiana and are the parents of four children, a new daughter-in-law, and two dogs! Connect with Mary on Instagram or Facebook.

2 Comments

  1. Natalia on October 10, 2024 at 4:23 am

    this is very great message for me, making me stronger during my moments of hardship.Hence gives me confidence and courage . thank you so much for inspiring our life.

    • Mary Rooney Armand on October 10, 2024 at 10:05 am

      Natalia, what a blessing to hear from you! May God continue to guide you in your faith journey.

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