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3 Reasons God Feels Far
Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 5, 2023 (message contributor)
Summary: For you everything you are pushing for on the other side is in a vibrant relationship with Jesus.
Three Reasons God Feels Far. ?
In the Bible, Abraham was called a friend of God. Since God doesn’t play favorites, if it was available for him, it’s also available for YOU! Everything you are pursuing in your life is on the other side of a vibrant relationship with Jesus. Whether you’ve been praying for healing, or if God’s put a ministry on your heart, or if you are just wanting a fresh start in life you should feel confident that you are on your journey to see breakthrough in your life – TODAY!
So, we want to show you some things we think are the most important for having an intimate walk with Jesus!
🟣 1.) GROUNDED IN THE WORD
Having your life grounded in the Word of God is a huge piece of having an intimate relationship with Jesus. If you want to know what God sounds like, and know how He thinks, what better way to start than go to the Word that He inspired? The one that He spoke and that He has used for thousands of years to show His heart to His believers.
🟣 2.) GRACE & FAITH FOCUS
It’s not enough to just know about the grace of God or faith in Him. His Grace abounds towards us all, and it is necessary for your Christian life. You have to know about God’s part as well as your part. Keeping these things in balance can help you walk with Him in a wholistic way.
🟣 3.) AN ATMOSPHERE OF FAITH, UNITY, AND EXCITEMENT ABOUT THE FUTURE WITH GOD
Jesus said in John 14, “a new commandment I give you, that you love one another as I have loved you!” Doing the Christian life alone is hard. And it is not the best way! God designed us to be in communion and fellowship with one another. You know what’s even better than just doing life with people who believe in Jesus? Doing life with people who believe God is who He says He is. That are not just waiting to get to heaven but are excited about life with God today!
With these things in mind, I want To help you as believers experience a DEEP relationship with Jesus by being grounded in the Word, a Grace & Faith focus, and being surrounded by others who share in faith, hope, and love! Church is special because it’s about YOUR relationship with Jesus.