Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world—but at the same time, He's your own Savior. He gave his life up for the entirety of humankind—however, He also sacrificed his life for you. Through Jesus Christ, we can have harmony, bliss, and peace in this world and within ourselves. Everyone including you has the right to know that Jesus Christ lives and cherishes you. Everyone should work to get to know our Lord and Savior better, discover their relationship and connection with him. Praying is an essential part of coming close to Jesus Christ. In the Bible, many verses tell us the importance of prayer. Jesus Christ is an example of that, himself. Even the son of God spent his time praying, no matter how tired or exhausted he was from the day’s labor, Jesus always made and found the time to pray and ask his father, God, for help, support, and guidance. We should make praying a crucial part of our lives, set aside a fixed time in or day solely to sit in silence and talk to Jesus Christ and God. In days, where your friends and family fail to show up and be there for you in a bad time, remember through praying you will always have God and His son by your side.
To be closer to Jesus Christ, one must learn of his life, struggles, and trials. You can do that by simply reading the Bible, reading the stories, and lessons related to our Christ. Turning Bible reading into a habit can only be beneficial for you and your faith. It will help you grow closer to Jesus Christ. Reading the Gospel will help you get familiar with Jesus’ life on earth, the New Testament to learn how his teachings and ways were continued in the church early on, and the Old Testament to read about how his story all began. Just reading the Bible will not help you to truly understand what the Lord says. Studying the Bible is just as important, understanding the passages and verses in detail for knowledge. While, you can study the Bible at home, joining Bible study groups at the church or in your area is encouraged. This can help you connect to other people, who are on their journey towards Jesus Christ.
One of the simplest ways you to help you grow closer to Jesus Christ is to serve and love others, just as he did. Helping people who are in need, sick, poor, and alone, just like Jesus Christ did. He loved those who weren’t loved, healed those who were sick, and taught those who needed teaching. By being like him, we are bound to grow closer to him and feel him in our hearts and souls. The Faithful Journey 978-1-950088-15-7 by Eloise Collins is an inspiring memoir to help people understand the importance of listening to and following Jesus Christ’s voice in life. Collins writes about her life and experience as she heard the Lord and Savior speak to her when she was just 16. From then on, Collins has only listened to the voice that guided her to where she is in life now.
About the Author
Elosie Collins is a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) and a Certified Christian Life Coach. Collins is also a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and the founder and President of a local nonprofit organization.
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