Reconnecting & Maintaining A Relationship with God ? Backsliders ...

Maintaining a relationship with God is not as hard as we think it is. God is all around us, all day and everyday. I came across an article which simplifies it very well, it gives us four simple steps to take, to RECONNECT with God and ?to MAINTAIN the relationship.

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Step 1: Talk to God

Now since God is ever present, why cant we talk to him at any time? Sometimes we feel its inappropriate to talk to him in certain situations, or we do not feel its alright to talk to him when we are n

ot in the right ?HOLY? mood. But, in the times we live in today, it is best to talk to him, as it is an expression of our dependence on him. In addition to our faith in him, it gives God a chance to show up and guide us. It also builds and strengthens your relationship with him, so why not talk to him!

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Step 2: Listening to God

Now, its no use talking to God and not listening to what he has to say. You may feel as though God never answers your prayers, in fact, God gives you what you need, which is in most cases better than what you think you want. There are many ways God can answer your prayers or talk to you, it is not necessarily always him s

peaking to you directly. He could speak to you through someone else, or through a sign or symbol. You just have to be observant, using your spiritual eyes to see and think with your spiritual mind. He may even use natural events to speak to you, nothing happens by coincidence.

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Step 3: Talking About God

There?s no better way for people to see God in you than talking about God to people and what he has done for you in your life, it is tangible proof that he exists and lives in you! Tell people about your experiences, give testimony of your journey with him and encourage them to follow God. Once they see the evidence in your life, they will realise that they want that to. You may feel as though you do not know how to talk to people about God, perhaps you can bring it up in a casual conversation or simply tell people about what he has done for you.

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Step 4: Belong to God?s Family

Find some people who share the same beliefs as you do, surround yourself with people who will support you and share the love of God. You belong to a global family of Jesus because you trust in him. If you do not have this, find a local church where you feel you can grow in God?s ministry and strengthen your relationship wi

th him, but at the same time developing relationships with fellow believers and creating a bond which is implacable.

These are just some basic steps to get you started, use it as a guideline. Before you know it, you will be doing it all day, everyday, in your own way! This is a effortless way to get your relationship with God going and maintaining it, as you grow you will hear him and see him in every aspect of your life, better and better, everyday.

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If you have not reconnected with God, Heres a simple prayer to help you reconnect with God:

Jesus, I believe You are God in the flesh, the Savior of the world. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I have been directing my own life, but now I surrender my life to You. I ask you to forgive me of my sin and be my Lord. Please change my heart. I choose to follow You. I want to be baptized, and receive your Holy Spirit. I want to be part of Your plan, for I know your plans are for me to prosper. So I humbly dedicate my life back to you.?

Amen

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Source: http://www.backsliders-inc.org/reconnecting-maintaining-a-relationship-with-god/

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