It’s an area that invites and calls me to come, sit, be, listen, pray, and read. I try to get there as often as I can–morning, noon, or night. In a basket by my chair, I have my Bible, devotional books, paper, pens, and sometimes cards and letters that I’ve received. Across the room, I’ve placed a picture of Jesus. I look out into God’s creation through a window. I’ve placed a lamp, candle, matches, and reading glasses on a table next to the chair. I keep a blanket nearby for those cool Minnesota days. In our four-season sunroom, I designate a chair with an ottoman as a personal retreat space. Retreat at home.įind an area in your home to be your personal retreat area. Make your journey here on earth a living, breathing, prayerful one. Thank God and ask for help, forgiveness, insight, and wisdom.
Make your day an ongoing dialogue of prayer with God. While in the car, tune into a Christian radio station in your area. Or sing along, worship, get all revved up, cry, and praise God with worship music.
Play devotionals and podcasts with Scripture readings and beautiful music–in the car, at home, even at work as the climate permits. Listen to talks by leaders who grow, stretch, teach, comfort, and redirect your life. Hear God.Įvery day, listen to Christian music. Seeing and feeling this jewelry can remind you of what God wants you to wear inside: compassion, kindness, forgiveness, servanthood, and love for others. Look for God’s fingerprints everywhere.Ī beaded prayer bracelet or a cross or butterfly necklace can remind you that God is with you. Put yourself in a sense of worship as you behold the majesty and wonder in trees, a hawk, seasonal changes, homes, places of work, and people. I pray, “God, be in my head (as I touch my head), God be in my heart (as I touch my heart), God be at my left (as I touch my left shoulder), and God be at my right (as I touch my right shoulder).” Then I ask God to lead me to do his will throughout the day. At the beginning of the day, I use the Catholic sign of the cross as an inspiration for my daily prayer. Start the day with prayer.ĭevelop a daily habit of starting out with a blessing and prayer. 14 Ways to Go Deeper in Your Personal Relationship With God 1. So if you long to go deeper with God, don’t pack your bags! Instead, take a look at these 14 ways to transform everyday steps to take you closer to God.
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But who has time with a packed schedule and full life? These getaway experiences can only happen every now and then. Go deeper with God! Whenever we think of spiritual growth, it seems the most likely place for such things to happen is during an extended retreat, camp, or wilderness trip. 14 Ways to Go Deeper in Your Personal Relationship With God
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