Kalani Wrote:

I seek intimacy with Him by giving Him the first fruits of my day. I wake up and get on my knees, literally, play some of my favorite worship songs and just soak up His presence. In this time I lay down every worry, burden, fear, potential distraction and everything I have to do that day. In return I recieve the fullness of His peace and I know that since I have surrendered, He will have His hand and favor on everything I do that day. After, I read a bible verse or an encouraging e-mail, usually from Joel & Victoria Olsteen, or Air 1's verse of the day, and I will journal. I lay out all my thoughts and my praise in words. I have committed to doing this almost every day of the week, and it has made a powerful change in my perspective and in the way I handle situations. I notice that I am not in such a hurry, and little things, like traffic do not worry me. This is because from the beginning of my day, I have surrendered it all to Him, and He makes it all work out for the good. I also read books that I believe will speak to me in whatever season I am in. It can be anything from, Reduce me to Love by Joyce Meyer, to focus on love and humilty to The Principles and Power of Vision by Myles Munroe, to see where I am headed as far as my career and education, centered and motivated by kingdom purpose. I believe in all these things, I am seeking Him. There is nothing greater, and more fulfilling than being alone with Him, not worrying about the time, with no other distractions or anything else on my mind. It is the best time, anytime.

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Sabrina Wrote:

I get closer to God through listening and singing praise and worship music on the radio. It is the best connection I feel when I am singing His praise! It is my special time with God, in my car!

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Monica Wrote:

Praise and worship does it for me...I luv to sing at the top of lungs in my bedroom alone, those are the moments when i feel him the most. all alone on my knees or on my face just worshipping Him. also interceding for the saints, the body, the church.The Holy spirit stirs my heart with prayer requests, then He blows me away with answered prayer. those moments push me further along in my walk. He is building my faith, as well.

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Erica @ AlwaysGiveThanks.com Wrote:

(these are besides praying and reading the bible) I get closer to God through nature. It reminds me of His beauty and reminds me of how BIG and loving He is. It makes me want to get to know him better. I love being alone with God and meditating on the words of worship music, and truly worship. It makes me feel free to be who I am in God's prescence!

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Erika R. Wrote

Well, I've always been aware of God and many factors through my whole life draw me to Him, but I never Got as close to Him as I am now.

Ideas of God, religion, boredrom, etc.. pushed me away from Him many times.

I looked for God through people, religious people and all I got was disappoinment.

For like two years I quit going to chuch, none of my new friends was a believer, or maybe they had their weak faith on hold, hidden like mine.

After I met the man of my life, I was happy as I heve never been in my entire life!

I began to go to church every now and then...I was too happy to ignore God.... I didn't see it coming... My heart, my selfesteem, my whole world was crashed with strife and confusion and my heart was broken like never before.

I cried myself to sleep for many many nights.... and in every night I called Him and our friendship/fellowsip began. Pain and loneliness can either make you bitter or can make you look up and cry out to Jesus.

I began to read my Bible and to watch on tv Joel Osteen, Joyce Meyer, Paula White, T.D. Jakes, etc...

My life will never be the same.

In my case, pain was "the catch" He defenitely called my attention and now pain has a different function in my life, when it comes of course it hurts, but FAITH in God and His word makes pain bring a purpose in my life and it doesn't last long, I have this in me already:
All things work together for good to those who love God and those who are called according to His pourpose.

Only God could do that.

That was my little testimony.

You want to draw near to God?
Listen to uplifting music, meditate on the word of God, find a good church, fellowship with believers, with people that has moving mountain faith and get infected!!!

Faith is contagious!!

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Angel H. Wrote:

I move closer to God in so many different ways, but i'll try to just name a few.

(1) Worshipping Him through song....singing to Him, the words of songs reminding me of who He is and what He's done for me.

(2) Talking with friends about how He has been speaking to them in their lives. Hearing stories of people moving towards Him on their journey.

for example....i was talking on the phone with my friend, Lauren, who's apartment was recently robbed. She was in the process of moving to another apartment, and she felt like God was speaking to her about simplifying her life. Simplifying in many ways....physically in getting rid of some the material things she had accumulated, and also weeding out some of the activities that were dragging her down and hindering her time with God.

As she was telling me the story of how God was working in her life and how she felt peace because of her obedience, i knew God was using her to speak into my life as well. I needed to simplify my life in some areas. I was spreading myself too thin as a wife, mom, friend, daughter, sister, middle school leader, small group accountability group, photographer trying to start a business, etc. By taking some things out that were not moving me closer to God (things that aren't necessarily bad, but not great for me at this season in life), i was able to hear God more clearly, spend more time with my Creator, and have excellence in however i served God.

So, talking with the people around us about their relationship with God helps us follow Him. God speaks to us through His Word, His Spirit, and through people. God did not intend for us to be on this journey alone. That's why it's so important to find people in your life who are on a growing relationship with Christ.

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Mary Wrote:

Here is one way that I enjoy drawing near to the Lord:

One of my favorite things to do is sit on my front porch and look at God's beautiful creation, and just talk to Him. I have been blessed with a great view[well alright, some of you might not think its that wonderful, but compared to the home I used to live in, it's great!]And when I just sit there, especially this time of year, and just graze up the sky and look at the trees swaying in the wind as I talk to my Lord and Savoir... there's nothing like it! Just as it says in the song, "How Great is our God": The earth will sing of His glory! I would love to have a magnificent view from a house high up on a hill, or right by a beautiful beach, but I feel blessed with what I do have now, I love just sitting there when the weather's nice and letting my Savoir know that I'm thankful for His awesome Creation!

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Sarah Wrote:

Here's what I'd have to say on the topic:

Of course reading God's word is an important part of knowing who He is, yet my favorite time with God has always been my drive to and from school (usually a good hour or so). I'll turn up some praise and worship music and enter into His presense, or even turn down the music and just sing from my heart to His. I've gotta say, it's the best way to start off my morning...or to end a stressful day.

Jodi Wrote:

I listen to Christian music to get closer to God and to connect spiritually. I sing in my church's worship band. We always listen to the Christian music stations as a family in our vehicles. I avoid watching, reading, or listening to anything violent or that contains questionable content. I'm modeling these behaviors and preferences for my children.

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Felicia Wrote:

I get closer to Christ when I give thanks for the days successes and challenges. Or when I feel that I have helped or made a difference in someone’s day.