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Response
Establishing a personal connection with God commences when we recognize our need for Him, acknowledge our sins, and accept Jesus Christ as our Savior in faith. Our heavenly Father, God, has always desired to be near us, to have a bond with us. Prior to Adam’s transgression in the Garden of Eden (Genesis chapter 3), both he and Eve had an intimate, personal relationship with God. They strolled with Him in the garden and conversed directly with Him. As a result of humanity’s sin, we became estranged and separated from God.
What many individuals may not be aware of, comprehend, or value is that Jesus bestowed upon us the incredible gift—the chance to spend eternity with God if we place our trust in Him. “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” «For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.», (Romans 6:23). God took on human form in Jesus Christ to bear our sins, be crucified, and then rise from the dead, demonstrating His triumph over sin and death. “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” « There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. », (Romans 8:1). By accepting this gift, we become acceptable to God and can cultivate a relationship with Him.
Those who have a personal relationship with God incorporate God into their daily lives. They pray to Him, study His word, and reflect on verses to deepen their understanding of Him. Those who have a personal relationship with God seek wisdom through prayer «If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. », (James 1:5), which is the most valuable asset we could ever have. They take their requests to Him, asking in Jesus’ name “You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever you shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”, (John 15:16). Jesus is the one who loves us enough to give His life for us “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”, (Romans 5:8), and He is the one who bridged the gap between us and God.
The Holy Spirit has been given to us as our Counselor. “If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you” (John 14:15-17). Jesus said this before He died, and after He died, the Holy Spirit became available to all who earnestly seek to receive Him. He is the one who lives in the hearts of believers and never leaves. He counsels us, teaches us truths, and changes our hearts. Without this divine Holy Spirit, we would not have the ability to fight against evil and temptations. But since we do have Him, we begin to produce the fruit that comes from allowing the Spirit to control us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
This personal relationship with God is not as hard to find as we might think, and there is no mysterious formula.
Upon becoming children of God, we receive the Holy Spirit, who starts working on our hearts. To grow spiritually, we should pray continuously, engage in Bible reading, and connect with a Bible-believing church. Trusting in God to guide us daily and acknowledging Him as our sustainer is key to fostering a relationship with Him. While changes may not be immediate, they will gradually manifest, and all truths will eventually become evident.
