How to Grow Your Relationship with Jesus

To grow your relationship with Jesus, you must maintain a constant, living connection with Him through daily prayer, study of His Word, and a willing spirit of obedience 2 Peter 3:18. This journey is a progressive experience where you "grow in grace" by choosing to walk with Him every single day Colossians 2:6LBFCG 12.1.

Daily Communion and Prayer 🌿

• Secret Prayer: Establishing a habit of secret communion in your "closet" is essential for spiritual growth Matthew 6:6BHB 70.12.

• Constant Connection: Walking with God means lifting your soul to Him in silent, fervent prayer even while engaged in your daily laborAH 212.4.

• Best Friend: Jesus wants to be your best Friend, someone you can trust, confide in, and share your entire life with at all timesSTJ 2.2+1.

Study and Obedience to the Word 📖

• Heart Education: True growth comes from "heart education" and learning precious lessons at the feet of Jesus through His WordCT 388.2+1.

• The Divine Standard: Obedience to God’s law is the foundation of both temporal and spiritual prosperity and is the standard for a fit characterCG 80.2+1.

• The Narrow Path: Following Christ involves a daily choice to submit your will to His, which may require a "painful work of detachment" from worldly idols or sinful habits5T 231.3+1.

Progressive Character Building ✨

• The Ladder of Progress: The Christian life is like a ladder where every step represents advancement in the knowledge of GodTT 278.3+1.

• Reflecting His Image: As you associate with Christ day by day, His Spirit transforms your thoughts and feelings into His divine imageRH December 5, 1912, par. 4+1.

• Adding Graces: You are encouraged to give "all diligence" to add virtue, knowledge, temperance, and patience to your faith 2 Peter 1:5-7RH December 1, 1885, par. 3.

Living the Christian Life 🕊️

• Self-Denial: To truly follow Jesus, one must be willing to take up the cross, deny self-centered desires, and practice self-sacrifice for His sake2SM 123.4+1.

• Cheerful Service: A hearty and willing service to the Master produces a "sunny religion" and a cheerful heartCCh 21.7+1.

• Dependence on Grace: Always remember that your strength comes from Him alone; without a connection to the Vine, you can do nothing John 15:5HLv 453.2.

• Consistent Effort: Victory in the Christian race requires perseverance and a determined resistance of evil in the strength provided by ChristRH May 1, 1888, par. 11+1.

By seeking a deeper spirituality and keeping your eye fixed on Jesus, you will find that He is a present help in every time of need Hebrews 12:27LtMs, Ms 20, 1892, par. 9+1.