There are five basic things we can do to have a closer relationship with God.
- confess sins everyday (Ps 51:17)
- read the Bible regularly (Josh 1:8)
- pray (Mk 1:35)
- go to church (Heb 2:12)
- live and walk in obedience to God (2 Cor 10:6)
I found the above list when I googled how to build a love relationship with our heavenly Father. I am not disqualifying any of these 5 things, but I'll just add my own 5 pieces to the list.
My answer to building a love-relationship with our heavenly Father:
- Make God your all in all (1 Cor 15:28)
- Submit to God. Draw near to Him and He'll draw near to you. (James 4:7-8)
- Become rooted and grounded in love by letting Christ Jesus dwell fully in your hearts through faith in Him (Eph 3:17)
- Pray that God will give you a heart to know Him (Jer 24:7)
- Seek God with all your heart and soul (Jer 29:13; Deut 4:29; 1 Chron 22:19)
Philippians 3:8 (The Voice) And more so, I now realize that all I gained and thought was important was nothing but yesterday's garbage compared to knowing the Anointed Jesus my Lord. For Him I have thrown everything aside—it's nothing but a pile of waste—so that I may gain Him.
As we continue to develop our relationship with Christ, we find that living with integrity honors Him and our love for Him will desire to please Him in every way.
To God be the glory.
Dee Richardson, Voice of the Dove †