How To Get Closer To God In Prayer

And if the israelites could pray that about jerusalem i can certainly pray it asking god to keep me from sin.

How to get closer to god in prayer. If david the man after god s own heart asked for help like that with his words then i sure need to. One of the best ways that we can grow closer to god is to open your bible every single day. Come near to god and he will come near to you. This is god s instruction manual.

This will help you to feel that you are now alone with the sustainer step 2 try to clear your mind. Listen as you speak. Many people believe chance. Jesus i want to know you better.

Wash your hands you sinners and purify your hearts you double minded james 4 8. By confessing our sins practicing humility and transforming our thoughts with scripture. Will you please come and be close to me this may feel absurd at first but understand that god truly listens. Father in the name of jesus i thank you that you desire to spend time with me and you have even called me your friend.

If you are unfamiliar with god and have not been active in your religion take the time to get to know him. During your night time prayers be sure to recognize god and his endless contributions. Pay attention to things that seem heavy with meaning. Look for signs to interpret.

God your word says if i draw near to you you will draw near to me and i want to be near to you. 7 keep a journal in your prayer closet. For they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. When i pray about this i actually ask god to send angels to hold my tongue down in front at the sides and in the middle.

But when you pray use not vain repetitions as the heathen do. But you when you pray enter into your closet and when you have shut your door pray to your father which is in secret. While god doesn t need fame or recognition your gratitude will allow him to see that his work is truly. Take a deep breath and then say aloud hi god.

Listen to your intuition. Step 1 become comfortable with your faith. Collections like the book of common prayer have daily devotions for all times of day special holidays prayers for various seasons of the year and for special occasions and other guides to help you grow closer to god through liturgical prayer. We can become more like christ and get closer to god.

Prayer to get closer to jesus lord jesus i long for your closeness every moment of my life. Lord i want to know you personally and intimately and to be identified with you in every area of my life. And your father which sees in secret shall reward you openly. What your gut tells you is important.

I saved this time for you. Perhaps you can begin by locking yourself in your room. Be willing to work for an answer.