Are you struggling with building a steady relationship with God?

I struggled with building a steady relationship with God for a very long time and I felt that couldn’t share it with anyone for the fear of being judged. One day I was vibrant, the next I was down again. The struggle between my spirit and flesh was unending. I was concerned about pleasing God but was afraid that I didn’t measure up. Know that you are not alone in the struggle. There are days when I didn’t feel like praying or studying my Bible. Deliverance began when I broke away from traditions and approached God’s presence just the way I was. If I am weak, I express that. If I sin, I will run to Him for mercy and ask Him to teach me how to live for Him daily. When I fail Him, I speak to Him like I would with my earthly father and ask for His help. I rely greatly on the Holy Spirit.

Having this peace that God loves me regardless of my actions and is always willing to help me when I need Him, I was determined to stay focused on my relationship with Him. I disciplined myself. But when I fail, I will pick it back up from where I stopped and continue my fellowship with God. I speak to Him throughout the day and share my concerns with Him. I invite you to do the same.

Here are some key points I’d love to share with you:

• Acknowledge that you cannot win the fight with your own strength. Admit your frailty and run to God for strength.
• Pray to God to rekindle your love for Him and draw you close to Himself. John 6:44 says, “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up on the last day.”
• Break away from traditions and stereotypes. I encourage you to read Lesson 3 in our new believers’ session about spending time with God. Tradition will say you need lots of hours to be termed faithful, but grace says, “Come at your current level and build from there.”
• The more I spend time with God, the more difficult sinning became for me. You become like who you spend time with over time (2 Corinthians 3:18). The more time you spend with Him, the steadier the relationship becomes.
• Be determined to stay faithful in the relationship no matter what. Use discipline when you have to.

Your goal should be to move from a burdensome relationship to a delightful one. It may take time and process, but it is what you need for a terrific life.

What devotion is not – It’s not a duty; it shouldn’t be an obligation; it’s not rules. It’s not stress; it’s not meant to be boring; it’s not meant to be monotonous. Daily devotion should be a lifestyle – a call to intimacy.

Have you thought about why you need to have a sound and steady relationship with God? For me, I know I need Him. I can’t make it out without Him.

Benefits of having a relationship with God:
-You will live a guided life. You are guaranteed to reach your destiny and fulfill your purpose.

-You will experience peace in days of trouble.

-You will be shielded from danger and harm.

-You will have supernatural abilities. You enjoy the attributes of God such as joy, wisdom, patience, and knowledge.

What are your challenges?

Dry? Stay in it. Do what interests you first during devotion time and work your way up. Understand that the flesh does not want you to spend time in His presence; you make the flesh do it. Even the apostle Paul said that he had to discipline his body to make it his slave (1 Corinthians 9:27). Remember, the flesh profits nothing (John 6:63).

Unstable? You need to discipline yourself; then plan and prepare. Set your most convenient daily time. Identify the Scriptures you want to read ahead of time. Avoid distractions.

Missed a day? It’s okay. It’s not necessary to catch up; pick it up from where you stopped. Caution – avoid missing many days; remind yourself to return as soon as you find yourself off track.

Bored? Read interesting pages first. More importantly, you need to ask God for a deep understanding of His Word. The Bible is rich! It’s a treasure. God can help you find the treasures in its pages.

Unsure if God is talking to you? Everyone wants to hear God speak to them. Keep at the relationship; stay in His presence, and God’s voice will become clearer to you as you advance.

Lacking discipline? Digging a gold mine is not a joke; keep at it, and soon you will reap the reward.

Doing well? Keep going; deeper revelation is coming. You have to go through different stages before you hit His treasures.

Let me know if you have more questions, I will be happy to guide you through. Let’s win together. Chat with me or any of our mentors.