Seven Steps to a Closer Relationship with God

As Christians we must learn to walk in spirit and truth and never stop growing in God. Remember that God supplies the spiritual fire, but we must tend to the flames. A campfire needs kindling to be started, and logs to burn. If we do not keep watch and add wood as the fire burns, it will go out. It is like that in the spirit. If we do not do the things we know to do to keep the fire burning, it will perish.

If you want to grow in Christ, I recommend you make the following seven suggestions a regular part of your Christian walk:

1. Continue regular attendance of church and church activities. The bible is clear that we should not forsake the assembling of ourselves together and He has set leadership over us for a reason. Don't allow yourself to miss church simply because you don't feel like going.

2. Make reading, studying and memorizing scripture a priority in your life. This is an area where a lot of us could use improvement. I know personally, I am not disciplined enough with my bible reading.

3. Commit to deeper prayer. To know God, you must be in communication with Him. In my own life there is not a day that goes by where I don't pray. Yet, If I am honest I have to admit that there are many days where my prayer is very "surface". As Christians we need breakthrough prayer to be the rule and not the exception.

4. It is time to start fasting regularly. If you want to be open to God's leading and open to Christian growth, you will need to weaken the flesh and strengthen the spirit. Fasting seems to be one of the best ways to do that.

5. Minimize ungodly influences from the outside world. By this I mean consuming less television, secular music, movies, videogames, even internet. The bible says we are in the world, not of the world.

6. Live more Christlike. One sure way to get to know Him better is to model yourself after Him more. We need to give like He gives and love like He loves.

7. Never never forget what He has done for you. Always come to Him with praise and thanksgiving in your heart and above all else seek Him first!

Jesus is our everything! Keep this fire burning...dare not let it go out!!!