Nurturing a Deeper Relationship with Jesus Daily

Growing your relationship with Jesus is a beautiful journey of daily communion, heartfelt prayer, and a constant, living connection with Him through His word. 🌱 This vital union is not merely a profession of faith, but a transformative experience that brings the soul into harmony with the divine patternBEcho April 15, 1893, par. 6+1.

Establish a Personal Connection

• Daily Communion: To grow in grace, you must have dedicated seasons of secret communion with the Lord, which provides strength and vividness to every obligation Matthew 6:6BHB 70.12.

• Living Faith: Connection with Christ is maintained by a living, active faith that binds your soul to Him and makes you a partaker of the divine natureST March 23, 1888, par. 2+1.

• Constant Prayer: After the initial union is formed, it can only be preserved by earnest prayer, untiring effort, and the daily surrender of your will to GodT31 227.2+1.

• Identity with the Redeemer: Strive earnestly for identity with your Saviour, living by faith and talking with your "Elder Brother" who will complete your education line upon lineChS 33.4+1.

Dwell in the Word of God

• Diligence in Study: A familiar acquaintance with the Scriptures sharpens your discerning powers and fortifies your soul against the attacks of SatanMYP 397.1.

• Practical Obedience: The doing of the words of Christ gives eternal life to the soul, as you receive His principles and practice His teachings10LtMs, Ms 72, 1895, par. 14+1.

• Search Diligently: Your understanding must be quickened by the Holy Spirit through a prayerful and diligent search of the Scriptures5T 743.2.

• Avoid Human Theories: Neglecting the Bible to investigate misleading human theories or fallacies is a fearful mistake that diverts the mind from the words of ChristCET 83.1.

Bear Fruit through Service

• Unselfish Love: If you are in communion with Christ, you will place His estimate upon every human being and feel the same deep love for others that He feels for you1888 1373.3+1.

• Laboring for Souls: A close connection with Him makes you an acceptable worker, leading you to help those with whom you come in contact and to live for the saving of soulsChS 33.4+1.

• Abide in the Vine: Just as a branch draws nourishment from the vine, you must abide in Him to bear rich clusters of fruit, for without Him you can do nothing John 15:5BEcho April 15, 1893, par. 6.

• Reflect His Character: Connection with Jesus gives solidity to every faculty of the mind and causes the light of His countenance to be reflected in your words and works7LtMs, Ms 37, 1892, par. 4+1.

Maintain Spiritual Health

• Humility of Soul: Heaven chooses the worker who takes a lowly place before God, as those who feel their need of divine aid will plead for and receive the Holy SpiritGW 508.3+1.

• Daily Conversion: Individual, daily conversion brings you into a divine relationship with Christ and allows the Holy Spirit to work through you12LtMs, Ms 75a, 1897, par. 5.

• Honor Him in the Home: Make your home a symbol of the home in heaven by honoring God through family worship and teaching children to love and fear HimCCh 152.2+1.

• Trust in His Power: Do not feel anxious or troubled, but have unwavering faith that the Great Master Worker has charge of His own work and will comfort and sustain you5MR 252.4+1.

May you find peace and joy as you walk out by faith, growing daily in the knowledge of the divine will8MR 126.2+1. ✨