@everydaygodswill

God instructs us to pray, study His word, fast, and be led by the Holy Spirit. These things are designed to constantly develop a more intimate relationship with God. 

Some of us don’t value or see the benefit of following these instructions. We put other things in front of the things of God. We put things that are appealing to our flesh, such as TV, games, social media, and socializing with our friends. It’s difficult to develop an intimate relationship with God when we only read a quick devotion, maybe a verse or two from the bible, and 60 seconds of prayer. If we truly understood the benefit of the things of God, we would do it more often.

As we seek and prioritize the things of God, we not only develop a solid relationship with God, but we’ll receive guidance and direction for our lives, we’ll have more peace and wisdom, and we’ll position ourselves to receive everything God has promised (Matthew 6:33; John 16:13; Isaiah 26:3; 1 Corinthians 2:12-14).

Let’s maximize our time with the things of God to further develop our relationship with our loving Father. 

James 4:8 NLT Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.

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