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It would be wonderful feeling if you could talk to God about anything.

The kind of relationship where you and God talk about more than blessing your family and friends and finances. Maybe you know or see people who appear to have this kind of deep and personal relationship with God. My prayer is that after reading this you will be well on your way to one of the most intimate and exciting relationships you will ever have. Someone may ask, “Why would I want a deeper relationship with God? What are the benefits? ” One of the biggest benefits is that you will be more fulfilled, satisfied and productive. As you discover more about God, you start to walk more in step with Him and that is when life really gets exciting.

If you truly want to live life to the fullest, getting on and staying on the same page with God is crucial.

I believe there are three secrets to developing and keeping an intimate relationship with God. Why do I call them secrets? Because, sometimes they appear to be hidden from common view, elusive almost. Most of us want to be closer with God, but for some reason we can not seem to get there or stay there for long. So how do we do it? HonestyThe truth is, God already knows what and how we think. He knows our inner desires, all the good things we have done and the things we would not dare want anybody to know. God knows our dreams, desires, goals and more importantly, the wonderful things He designed you to do and become. Why tell Him something He already knows? Being transparent with God has an opening and clarifying effect.

It clears the air and establishes an atmosphere of truth and honesty. Now you and God can talk, really communicate.

There are no secrets between Him and you. Another effect it has is helping us be more honest with ourselves. Sometimes we lie to ourselves about what is really going on inside of us.

It is too hard to face so we ignore things, or excuse them. Once we are honest with ourselves, we are left with the question, “Now what am I going to do about this situation or area of my life? ” And, this question continues to come up until we either take action or avoid it again. Acknowledging the truth has a clearing effect and this is what God wants so that He can have open and honest communication with you. ObedienceJesus says in John 14:21, 23 that those who love Him will keep His commandments.

They will obey Him. And, if they obey Him they are demonstrating their love for Him and will be loved by Him and the Father. But, there is a bonus, Jesus says, “I will love [them] and manifest myself to [them]. ” In verse 24, He says, “. . . and We will come to [them] and make Our home with [them]. ” If you really want to progress past a casual relationship with God, Jesus tells us how right there is those three verses. What about those times when you know what you are supposed to do, but do not feel like doing it? Ask God at that very second to give you both the will and desire to do what you know you should do, whether you feel like it or not.

If you still fail, do not worry, just get back on track as rapid as possible by being honest with God about what you did or did not do, ask for forgiveness and press on. Ask God to help you be successful the next time and keep moving forward. TimeIn any relationship, time is an essential element for intimacy. Quantity usually takes priority over quality and here is why. Some things are only revealed as we spend more time in the presence of another.

The more opportunities we have to experience that person in various situations, the more we get to know them.

It is this way with our relationship with God as well. How much time is enough? That is between you and God. Spend as much time as possible thinking about and sharing your most personal thoughts and feelings with God.

The more you do this, the more you open the channels of communication with God and thereby grow closer to Him.
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