[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] "A Close Relationship" - Brenda Walsh Ministries Daily Devotion

[Shelly Duffy]

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A Close Relationship
If you really want to know Jesus as your “Best Friend,” then you must spend time with Him. You won’t automatically become close by talking to Him once in a while when you need something. All relationships require communication to survive. If you only talk to someone now and then, you will not be relevant in their life. You won’t be the first person they think of when times get tough or when there is some amazing news to share, and the reason is this–you are not close! Only friends who spend time together, communicate, and share details of their lives will be close friends, and so it is with God. Our Heavenly Father is not looking for a casual friendship with you–but truly desires a close relationship! The Bible makes it very clear what will happen if you don’t maintain a close friendship with God. John 15:6 says, “Anyone who does not ‘remain in me’ is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned.” That’s a very powerful verse about the importance of staying close to Jesus! He loves you more than you could possibly imagine, so don’t ignore God’s voice calling out to you. Instead, give Him your heart, share every aspect of your life, spend time in prayer and study of His Holy Word and you’ll soon develop a close relationship with Him. Why not start today? Text: James 4:8, Jeremiah 29:13, Psalm 119:10, Psalm 73:28, Hebrews 10:22

Bible Texts:
James 4:8 NKJV - Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 

Jeremiah 29:13 NKJV - And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. 

Psalm 119:10 NKJV - With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 

Psalm 73:28 NKJV - But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, That I may declare all Your works. 

Hebrews 10:22 NKJV - let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.


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