10 benefits when drawing closer to God.

Hello Brave Hearted Steppers,

Last week, I shared 7 ways to put God first and at the center of our lives as Brave Hearted Steppers. Today, I am sharing 10 benefits when you draw closer to God as Brave Hearted Steppers, and He will draw closer to you.

I looked up the definition of drawing close, which means moving towards, coming close, or approaching. That is what God wants us to do daily to move towards His presence (Psalm 24:3-4), to come close to Him, and He will come close to you (James 4:8), and to approach His throne with confidence (Hebrews 4:16) and share what is on your heart.

I read somewhere that "to hear the whisper of God, you must turn down the volume of the world." God reminds you and me to make time for Him by disconnecting from everything around you and being still in His presence today and every day as we come close to Him.

Here are 10 benefits when drawing closer to God:

1. Draw closer to God with a true heart, and God will come close to you. James 4:8, Hebrews 10:22

2. God will forgive you for your sins. Psalm 51, Matthew 6:14-15, 1 John 1:9

3. Align yourself through your obedience to God. Proverbs 14:15, John 14:15, 2 John 1:6

4. Hear God more clearly. John 10:4

5. Align yourself with God's will for your life. Romans 12:2

6. Align yourself with God's word for your life. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

7. God will fill you with His strength. Philippians 4:13

8. God will reveal His heart to you. Psalm 25:14

9. You will get to know God better. Psalm 73:2

10. God will answer you when you call out to Him. Jeremiah 33:3

In addition, God will be available to you when you seek Him through prayer, fasting (Matthew 6:16-18, Acts 14:23, Ephesians 6:18, 1Thessalonians 5:17), praise and worship (Psalm 29:2, Psalm 96:9, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 100:2, John 4:23, Hebrews 13:15) with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13

Prayer

Lord Jesus, I ask you to help every Brave Hearted Stepper to draw closer to you with a true heart. Please help them apply the benefits listed in this post as you continue to draw closer to them. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

The next blog post is scheduled for Friday, January 27, 2023, on effectively writing down your lifestyle changes.

Many Blessings,
Maria Guzman