8 ways to connect with God

27th October 2009 by Claire Hill

I know that spending time with the creator of the universe is valuable. I know it'll bless God's heart and change me for the better. But I find it hard. I'm envious of people who seem to find it so easy to sit in a quiet room talking to God for hours. Why can't it be that easy for me? I want to connect with him too!

Each one of us is wired very differently and will naturally connect with God in a different way. Rather than trying to do what is uncomfortable and unnatural it's important that we work out what works best for us. This week - I encourage you to trial one of these 8 ideas - taken from the 'spiritual habits' LIFE series. You might just see incredible breakthrough in your relationship with God!

1. IF YOU LIKE NATURE...

Visit a beach, a park, watch a sunset or go anywhere where you can be quiet and close to nature. Start by declaring who God is. You are... (E.g. creator, the best artist ever, the beginning and the end, perfect, full of love...). When you are ready, stop and listen for his voice.

2. IF YOU LIKE ART...

Choose some art materials (paints, crayons, spray paints) and use them to draw an expression of your relationship with God. Maybe ask God questions about your relationship as you create your artwork.

3. IF YOU LIKE MUSIC...

Get comfortable at home and put on some worship music. Focus in on the words and what they mean. Let God speak to you about who you are, or about the events that are going on in your week.

4. IF YOU LIKE WRITING...

Write God a letter about your life at the moment. Use two headings: 1. Where I am now, and, 2. Where I sense you want me to be. Take time to make sure you're listening to your heart and to God before you write.

5. IF YOU LIKE EXERCISE...

Go for a run with God! Practice talking to God for 3 mins, and then listening for 3. If you find yourself getting distracted just repeat the name of Jesus over until you refocus.

6. IF YOU'RE A LISTENER...

Head to iTunes and sign up to a couple of sermon podcasts. You can get regular downloads of awesome talks from guys at Planetshakers (PlanetBoom), CCC Oxford Falls (Stadium Generation) and more.

7. IF YOU LIKE READING...

Make your next book a Christian book. Something simple yet challenging like ‘Soul Seekers' by Judah Smith would be a great start. Ask your youth pastor or life group leader for more ideas.

8. IF YOU CAN'T STAND BEING ALONE...

Then it's okay to include other people in your personal time with God! Organise to meet up with one or two others a few times a week to pray and read the Bible together.

Bless you heaps,

Claire Hill

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steven smith

October 28, 2009 at 9:07pm

Hey, thanks Claire great post. This sorta thing is so important to remember when we walk with people fresh to the faith. Bless ya

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Pearl

November 06, 2009 at 8:44am

Thanks for the great post!
For other listeners, there are some awesome messages that can be downloaded from www.generationchurch.org click on audio archives. You can go wayyyy back too.

There are so many great ways to spend time with God, its hard to choose! My favs are through art, reading and listening and through nature

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