7 Ways to Build a More Intimate Relationship with God

How do you build a more intimate relationship with God? Aaron and Jennifer Smith begin with God's character as One who pursues relationship, from rescuing His people out of Egypt (Exodus 6:7) to walking with Enoch and tearing the temple veil. Then they share seven ways to draw closer to Him: share your fears, hurts, and burdens; show appreciation and thanksgiving; ask what He wants, like David, a man after God's heart; repent, since God's kindness is meant to lead us to repentance; be faithful and show up; know Him and trust Him; and make worship and praise a lifestyle of surrender. Along the way they show how each practice parallels intimacy in marriage, and warn against deceiving yourself with outward works or comparing your journey to others'.