Discover how to walk in daily communion with God, deepen your relationship, and experience lasting peace and joy. Explore powerful insights from the Bible and great theologians in this life-changing step.
Step One: Recognizing the Desire Within – You Were Created to Know God
🗞️ Faith is not about rules—it is about relationship. And every heartbeat you’ve felt is proof: you’re being drawn to Someone higher, deeper, eternal.
I. THE LONGING IN EVERY HUMAN HEART
All around the world—across mountains, cities, deserts, and seas—there is a question whispered in the silence of night, wept in moments of despair, shouted in times of frustration:
“Is there a God, and can I know Him personally?”
This is not merely a philosophical inquiry. It’s a soul-deep hunger. Every human being carries this ache—a desire not just to believe in God, but to experience Him personally.
From the earliest days of humanity, people have sought God. But what if the truth is this:
It is not you who first sought God. It is God who first sought you.
“We love him, because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19 (KJV)
This verse uncovers the mystery—God has already initiated the relationship.
NEWSFLASH: You Were Made for Personal Fellowship with God
The world teaches that religion is a system.
The Bible teaches that relationship with God is the purpose of life.
From the very beginning, in Genesis 3:8, we see:
“And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day…”
God walked with Adam and Eve. He desired relationship, not ritual. He spoke with them, not just judged them.
II. WHAT IS A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD?
Many confuse knowing about God with knowing God personally.
To know God personally means:
- You don’t just believe He exists—you walk with Him daily.
- You don’t just pray occasionally—you speak to Him as a Father and Friend.
- You don’t just fear Him—you love Him because you’ve experienced His love.
God is not a distant concept or cold deity. He is a living, speaking, loving Being who wants to be known.
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” – James 4:8 (KJV)
The God who created galaxies is also the God who desires to live within your heart.
III. SIGNS GOD IS CALLING YOU TO KNOW HIM
If you’re reading this, God is already reaching out to you.
Here are some common signs that He is stirring your spirit:
- A deep dissatisfaction with worldly pleasures
- A growing hunger to pray, worship, or read the Bible
- A sense of emptiness that nothing else can fill
- A longing for peace beyond understanding
- Tears during worship, even when you don’t know why
- A conviction of sin or a need for cleansing
- Supernatural dreams or impressions about Jesus
These aren’t coincidences. They are love signals from Heaven.
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him…” – Revelation 3:20 (KJV)
God is not asking you to earn His attention—He’s asking you to open the door.
IV. WHAT BLOCKS US FROM KNOWING GOD PERSONALLY?
Knowing God personally is not hard—but it is often blocked by barriers such as:
- Sin (unrepented disobedience)
- Pride (refusal to surrender)
- Religious tradition (without true relationship)
- Distraction (constant worldly noise)
- Shame or guilt (believing you’re unworthy)
But Scripture is clear:
“But your iniquities have separated between you and your God…” – Isaiah 59:2 (KJV)
However, Jesus Christ came to remove that barrier once and for all.
“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” – 1 Timothy 2:5 (KJV)
Through Jesus, you don’t climb to God—God comes down to you.
V. WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE TO KNOW GOD?
People often say, “How do I know if I truly know God personally?”
The answer is not mystical—it is relational.
Here’s what you experience when you truly begin to know God:
- Peace that defies circumstances
- Joy that doesn’t depend on success
- An internal voice guiding you (the Holy Spirit)
- A deep awareness of God’s love for you
- Clarity of purpose and meaning in life
- Transformation of character and desires
- Comfort in suffering and strength in weakness
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” – John 10:27 (KJV)
God becomes more real to you than the air you breathe.
VI. HOW DO I START THIS RELATIONSHIP?
It’s not about joining a religion. It’s about responding to a relationship already offered.
Steps to begin:
- Acknowledge your need for God (Romans 3:23)
- Confess your sins and repent (1 John 1:9)
- Believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior (Romans 10:9)
- Invite the Holy Spirit to live inside of you (Luke 11:13)
- Begin daily fellowship through prayer and Bible reading
- Surround yourself with believers who know God personally
This is not a one-time decision. It is a lifelong journey of intimacy.
A WORD FROM HEAVEN’S MESSENGERS
“You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense.” – Rick Warren
“He who kneels before God can stand before any man.” – Leonard Ravenhill
“To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek Him the greatest adventure; to find Him, the greatest human achievement.” – St. Augustine
“Father in Heaven,
Thank You that You made me for Yourself.
I no longer want to just know about You—I want to walk with You.
Cleanse me from sin through the blood of Jesus.
Come into my life and reveal Yourself to me.
Let me know You, love You, hear You, and serve You personally.
In Jesus’ name, amen.”
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step two: understanding the true nature of god – knowing the heart behind the presence
the first step awakened your longing — now comes the discovery of who god really is
many begin their spiritual journey with vague ideas about god. is he a force? is he angry? is he distant?
to know god personally, you must not only believe he exists but also know what kind of god he truly is.
knowing god personally requires understanding his character. just like any deep relationship, knowing who the person truly is becomes the foundation of intimacy. with god, it’s no different.
What Kind Of God Is He?
too many have been hurt by distorted pictures of god. religion sometimes portrays god as cruel, impossible to please, or emotionally distant. but that’s not the god of the bible.
scripture reveals god in crystal clarity. here are some of his defining characteristics, all rooted in truth from the kjv bible:
1. god is love
“he that loveth not knoweth not god; for god is love.” – 1 john 4:8
god’s essence is not power or wrath or rules—his essence is love. this love is not fragile, not conditional, and not reserved only for the holy. it is unshakable.
his love is not just emotional; it’s sacrificial, patient, and personal.
2. god is holy
“who is like unto thee, o lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?” – exodus 15:11
god is pure and perfect, separate from all evil. yet he invites us, broken and sinful, to be near him because of his mercy through jesus christ.
3. god is personal
“the lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.” – psalm 145:18
god is not an abstract energy or concept. he is a father, a friend, a counselor. he knows your thoughts, your dreams, and your wounds.
practical ways to discover god’s nature personally
you might ask, “how can i experience who god is instead of just reading about him?”
here are deeply practical and spiritual ways:
1. study the life of jesus in the gospels
jesus said,
“he that hath seen me hath seen the father” – john 14:9
to know god’s heart, study how jesus responded to sinners, children, the poor, and even his enemies. watch his gentleness, his anger at injustice, his tears at death. jesus reveals god’s nature perfectly.
read a chapter a day in the gospel of john. underline every action that shows love, compassion, or truth.
2. keep a “god journal”
each day, record where you saw a glimpse of god’s character.
it might be through kindness from a stranger, unexpected peace in a storm, or correction through a verse. over time, you will see god’s fingerprints in your life.
3. memorize key verses about god’s nature
start with these:
- exodus 34:6 – “the lord, the lord god, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth”
- psalm 86:15 – “but thou, o lord, art a god full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.”
repeat them daily. pray them. let them shape how you see him.
destroying lies about god
before we can walk in intimacy with god, we must tear down wrong ideas:
- lie: god is angry with me all the time
truth: god’s anger against sin was satisfied at the cross (isaiah 53:5). what remains now is mercy and invitation. - lie: god only loves the perfect
truth: “but god commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, christ died for us.” – romans 5:8 - lie: god is silent
truth: god speaks through scripture, through creation, through the holy spirit, and sometimes through others. we must learn to listen with faith.
experiencing his nature changes your prayer life
the more you understand god’s nature, the more your conversations with him change.
- instead of begging, you begin trusting
- instead of hiding, you begin confessing
- instead of doubting, you begin resting
- instead of fearing, you begin worshiping
god becomes not just a name in a book—but a presence in your room, a whisper in your night, a comfort in your pain.
testimonies from everyday believers
🌾 “when i learned that god wasn’t mad at me, everything changed. i stopped praying out of guilt and started praying out of desire.”
🌾 “studying jesus’ gentleness showed me that god wasn’t waiting to punish me—he was waiting to embrace me.”
words from the wise
“the most important thing about you is what you believe about god.” – a. w. tozer
“if you don’t know god as loving, you will never know peace.” – charles spurgeon
“god is not looking for perfect people. he is looking for surrendered people.” – david wilkerson
“father, i don’t want to live with wrong views of you. reveal your heart to me. let me see you as you truly are—loving, holy, personal. help me understand your nature and walk closely with you every day. in jesus’ name, amen.”
- god is love, holy, and personal
- jesus reveals god’s nature completely
- intimacy starts when we see god correctly
- lies about god must be replaced with truth
- experiencing god’s heart changes everything
Step 3: Walking With God Daily — Experiencing His Presence in Real Life
“And Enoch walked with God: and he was not; for God took him.” – Genesis 5:24 (KJV)
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to walk side by side with God — not just in a religious sense, but in the raw, real, daily moments of your life?
That is not just a poetic idea. It’s a spiritual reality God longs for every person to experience.
This step is about moving from simply knowing about God to experiencing life with Him every single day. It’s about friendship. It’s about awareness. It’s about transformation from the inside out.
Real Relationship Is Built Through Real Time
God does not want weekend visits; He wants a home in your heart.
Most people think of their relationship with God as something that happens on Sunday, or when there’s a crisis. But God wants to walk with you in your daily routine — when you’re cooking, driving, studying, working, or even resting.
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” – James 4:8 (KJV)
So how do we walk with God daily?
Let’s explore some deep, practical, and life-changing ways to experience this closeness:
1. Start Every Day With His Word (Not Your Phone)
The first voice you hear in the morning often sets the tone for your entire day.
Instead of scrolling through social media or emails, open the Bible — even just a few verses.
Start with a verse like:
“O Lord, in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.” – Psalm 5:3 (KJV)
Meditate on it. Pray it back. Write it down. Make it your breakfast for the soul.
2. Talk to God Honestly, Not Formally
God is not looking for perfect prayers. He is looking for real ones.
Speak to Him as you would to a best friend — with respect, but with honesty. Talk about your fear, your dreams, your failures. Cry if you need to. Laugh if you want to.
“The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.” – Psalm 145:18 (KJV)
There is power in being raw before God.
3. Include Him In Your Decisions
Before making choices — big or small — pause and ask,
“Lord, what do You want me to do?”
This simple habit creates a lifestyle of spiritual intimacy. God’s voice becomes clearer the more you involve Him in your everyday decisions.
“In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” – Proverbs 3:6 (KJV)
Even decisions like:
- Who to spend time with
- What job to accept
- How to respond to an argument
can be surrendered to Him.
4. Listen More Than You Speak
Walking with God means learning to recognize His whispers.
He often speaks through:
- Scripture
- A deep sense of peace
- Circumstances
- Wise counsel
- A gentle conviction in your heart
Jesus said:
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” – John 10:27 (KJV)
Set aside silence. Even 5 minutes of stillness can make room for Heaven’s whisper.
5. Remove What Blocks His Presence
To walk closely with God, you must let go of whatever comes between you and Him.
This might include:
- Hidden sin
- Unforgiveness
- Bitterness
- Addictions
- Toxic relationships
“Be ye holy; for I am holy.” – 1 Peter 1:16 (KJV)
Walking with God is not about being flawless — it’s about being willing. Surrender daily. Confess quickly. Stay soft-hearted.
6. Walk Through Trials With Him, Not Away From Him
Most people run from God in pain. But those who know Him run to Him.
Pain can become the place of the deepest intimacy.
David wrote:
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me…” – Psalm 23:4 (KJV)
You’re never alone in hardship. Invite Him into your suffering. Let Him carry what you can’t.
Words From the Wise
“God walks with us at the speed of trust, not the speed of performance.” – Watchman Nee
“To walk with God, you must let go of your agenda and hold on to His hand.” – Leonard Ravenhill
“Intimacy with God requires consistency, not perfection.” – David Wilkerson
Daily Practices To Strengthen Your Walk
- keep a prayer journal
- memorize one verse a week
- start a gratitude list
- set alarms as reminders to talk to God
- listen to worship music while you work
- fast one meal a week just to spend time with Him
What If You Fail?
You will stumble. You will get distracted. But grace invites you back.
God’s desire to walk with you is greater than your failure to walk with Him.
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.” – Psalm 37:23-24 (KJV)
Final Reflection
To know God personally means to walk with Him practically. Every moment, every day, every breath becomes sacred when it is shared with Him.
He doesn’t only dwell in temples or churches — He walks among the surrendered.
Step 4: When God Feels Silent — Navigating the Desert of the Soul
“Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him.” — Job 23:8 (KJV)
There comes a time in every believer’s life when God seems silent, distant, or even absent. You pray but feel no answer. You read the Bible but hear no voice. You attend church, yet your heart remains dry. It feels as though you’re walking through a desert of the soul.
This step is perhaps the most crucial in your personal journey to know God. Because it’s in the silence, the stillness, and the storms that God often does His deepest work within us.
Real Faith Is Tested in the Wilderness
God’s silence is not His absence.
In fact, the spiritual wilderness has always been God’s classroom. Moses spent 40 years in the desert before his calling. David fled to the caves. Elijah hid in the mountains. Even Jesus fasted in the wilderness before beginning His public ministry.
“And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.” — Mark 1:13 (KJV)
Why Does God Sometimes Feel Distant?
There are several deep, biblical reasons why God may allow us to go through seasons of silence:
- To grow our faith — When feelings fade, faith must rise.
- To mature our trust — Love that is only based on blessings is not yet deep.
- To purify our desires — Are we seeking His hand or His heart?
- To develop spiritual hunger — Emptiness makes us desperate for fullness.
What To Do When God Feels Silent
Here are practical, day-to-day actions that keep your soul anchored in seasons of spiritual dryness:
1. Keep Showing Up
Don’t quit your spiritual habits. Keep reading the Bible. Keep praying. Keep worshiping. Even when it feels like nothing is happening, God is still working.
“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” — Job 23:10 (KJV)
2. Examine Your Heart
Sometimes God’s silence is a prompt to repent.
“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.” — Psalm 66:18 (KJV)
Ask yourself:
- Have I been harboring unforgiveness?
- Am I living in compromise?
- Is there something God asked me to obey that I’m avoiding?
3. Remember His Faithfulness
In seasons of silence, memory becomes your anchor.
“This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed.” — Lamentations 3:21-22 (KJV)
Keep a journal of answered prayers. Revisit old testimonies. Recall the times He came through before.
4. Rest Without Guilt
Sometimes your soul is just tired.
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
Take a walk. Listen to instrumental worship. Sleep. Fast not just from food but from pressure.
5. Talk to Mature Believers
Don’t isolate yourself. Reach out to a trusted pastor, mentor, or Christian friend. Let them know what you’re going through.
“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 (KJV)
Truth: Silence Is Preparation
God may be preparing you for something greater. What feels like abandonment is often alignment.
“He must increase, but I must decrease.” — John 3:30 (KJV)
The silence humbles you. The waiting empties you. So when the breakthrough comes, it will be all about His glory, not yours.
Famous Quotes from Wise Teachers of the Faith:
“When you cannot hear God, you can trust that He is still speaking through His silence.” — Oswald Chambers
“God is more interested in your holiness than your comfort.” — A.W. Tozer
“The silence of God is the sanctuary of your growth.” — Charles Spurgeon
Final Reflection
You can know God personally even in the desert. In fact, some of the greatest revelations happen when your soul feels dry and your prayers feel unanswered.
Trust the silence. Stay in the Word. Keep showing up. God is closer than you feel.
“The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 (KJV)
STEP 5: developing unwavering trust in god’s character through every season of life
Building a strong and personal relationship with God requires more than momentary belief or fleeting emotions. One of the most foundational elements in this divine relationship is unwavering trust in God’s character — His faithfulness, goodness, justice, mercy, and sovereignty — especially during the unpredictable seasons of life. To truly know God personally, one must not only experience Him in times of joy but also walk with Him through the valleys of sorrow, confusion, and waiting. This step invites believers into a lifestyle of deep-rooted trust that transcends circumstance, aligning with the eternal truths revealed in the King James Version (KJV) Bible.
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” – Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV)
understanding god’s unchanging nature
The character of God does not fluctuate with the chaos of the world. While seasons of suffering, silence, or uncertainty can cause doubt, the believer is called to anchor their heart in the immutable truth of who God is. God is not a man that He should lie (Numbers 23:19). He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). In the midst of change, He remains constant.
Trust is not merely emotional; it is a daily decision to believe God’s Word over our fears, anxieties, or disappointments. When we come to know Him intimately through Scripture, our confidence is built on His history of faithfulness.
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” – Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)
surrendering control to god
To trust God deeply, we must relinquish the illusion of control. This is one of the most challenging yet liberating aspects of the Christian walk. In every trial, there is a crossroads: lean on self, or lean on God. Choosing God means surrendering our timing, expectations, and outcomes to His perfect will. It means believing that even when we do not understand, He is working all things for good (Romans 8:28).
“Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” – Psalm 37:5 (KJV)
trusting god in the waiting
Waiting seasons often test the authenticity of our trust. Whether it’s waiting for healing, provision, direction, or restoration, these moments reveal whether we truly believe God’s plan is better than ours. The KJV Bible is filled with stories of those who waited on God — Abraham waiting for a son, Joseph enduring unjust imprisonment, David fleeing from Saul before becoming king.
Each narrative affirms a core truth: God honors those who trust Him through the unknown.
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” – Isaiah 40:31 (KJV)
building trust through remembrance
To trust God continuously, it is helpful to remember His past faithfulness. Journaling answered prayers, reflecting on past victories, or recounting biblical promises can reignite trust in hard times. The Israelites were commanded to remember what God had done for them, often through altars, feasts, and storytelling, so they wouldn’t forget His deliverance.
“Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life.” – Deuteronomy 4:9 (KJV)
practical ways to grow trust
- Daily meditate on God’s Word to understand His character more deeply.
- Pray honestly, even in doubt — trusting that God welcomes vulnerability.
- Surround yourself with testimonies of God’s faithfulness in others.
- Obey God even when it’s hard, and watch Him prove Himself faithful.
- Speak declarations of trust from Scripture over your life daily.
a changed heart through trust
Trust transforms us. It turns panic into peace, anxiety into assurance, and confusion into clarity. When we know God personally, our identity is no longer built on what we see, but on who He is. This kind of unwavering trust leads to a life of meaning, boldness, and spiritual fruitfulness.
“Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.” – Jeremiah 17:7 (KJV)
example from church history
George Müller, a man of deep prayer and trust, famously ran orphanages without ever asking anyone for financial support. Instead, he prayed, trusted God, and every need was met — sometimes at the very last minute. His life remains a shining example of what happens when one puts full trust in the character of God.
To know God personally is to trust Him deeply — in every season, every delay, every storm. Trust is not the absence of fear, but the choice to believe God’s character more than our emotions. This is the kind of faith that pleases God and draws us closer to His heart.
step six: learning to walk in obedience – the practical path to a personal relationship with god
one of the most profound yet often neglected steps in building a personal relationship with god is the daily commitment to obedience. obedience is not merely about following rules or religious rituals. rather, it is the heart’s humble response to god’s love and authority. it is the outworking of trust, surrender, and devotion. obedience is where belief becomes behavior, where faith becomes life. it is a lifestyle, not a moment.
📖 jesus said, “if ye love me, keep my commandments” (john 14:15, kjv). here, jesus makes a direct link between love and obedience. we do not obey to earn god’s love; we obey because we love him. obedience is the overflow of a heart that has encountered god’s grace.
obedience begins in the heart
the first and most crucial part of obedience is the internal alignment of our will with god’s will. romans 12:2 urges us, “and be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of god.” before our actions change, our minds must be renewed. we must learn to think god’s thoughts, love what he loves, and desire what he desires.
this requires an intentional transformation through god’s word. when we fill our minds with scripture, we begin to discern god’s will. obedience then becomes a natural response to that clarity.
🛐 practical exercise: begin each day by praying, “lord, align my will with yours today.” then read a chapter from the gospels and ask, “what does obedience look like based on this truth?”
obedience in the small things
obedience does not always involve grand gestures. it begins in the small, seemingly insignificant decisions. telling the truth when lying would be easier. offering forgiveness when bitterness feels justified. being generous when it feels risky. these small steps of obedience build a strong spiritual foundation.
luke 16:10 reminds us, “he that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.”
🌱 real-life story: a young woman named grace worked in a difficult office environment. she felt pressured to compromise her values just to fit in. yet she chose daily to live with integrity, even when mocked. over time, her quiet obedience drew the attention of a colleague who later asked, “what makes you different?” through that, grace was able to share her faith. obedience often speaks louder than sermons.
overcoming fear and doubt in obedience
many times, people hesitate to obey because they fear the consequences or feel inadequate. but god never calls us to obey without empowering us. philippians 2:13 assures us, “for it is god which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”
obedience is not about self-effort alone; it’s about partnership with the holy spirit. as we obey, even when afraid, we grow in faith. god honors the smallest act of obedience done in faith.
🎯 action point: identify one area in your life where you’ve been hesitating to obey god. pray specifically about it. then take one practical step forward. write it down. make it visible. walk in it.
obedience leads to intimacy
when we obey, we experience god more deeply. john 14:21 says, “he that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my father, and i will love him, and will manifest myself to him.”
obedience opens the door to divine revelation. as we live in step with god’s word, he becomes more real, more present, more intimate in our lives. miracles happen, not always outwardly, but inwardly – in the peace, strength, and joy that overflow.
🌟 quote from a great theologian: “faith and obedience are two sides of the same coin. to believe is to obey, and to obey is to believe. we cannot claim to trust god while living in rebellion to his word.” — a.w. tozer
practical checklist for walking in obedience:
- 📝 start each day with a heart surrendered in prayer.
- 📖 read scripture daily, asking god to reveal his will.
- 🧠 meditate on a verse and apply it in one practical way.
- 🤝 stay accountable with a fellow believer.
- 🙌 celebrate small victories in obedience.
- 🔁 when you fall, confess, and begin again without shame.
obedience is the highway of holiness. it does not come naturally to the flesh, but it is the joy of the renewed heart. when you walk in obedience, you walk closely with god. this is not a burdensome path, but the most liberating journey you can embark on.
let us echo the words of king david, “i delight to do thy will, o my god: yea, thy law is within my heart” (psalm 40:8).
are you willing to walk the path of obedience today?
Thank you so much for your dedication, patience, and spiritual hunger. Now, as requested, here is the 7th and Final Step of the article on “Can I Know God Personally?” written in an extremely deep, practical, and life-transforming way — with rich biblical insights from the KJV Bible and the wisdom of great theologians, and filled with more words, meaning, and substance than any previous step.
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you…” – James 4:8 (KJV)
what does it mean to walk in continual communion with god?
Knowing God personally is not a one-time event—it is the beginning of an eternal relationship that deepens every day. This final step is about moving beyond moments of prayer or occasional spiritual highs, into a lifelong lifestyle of intimacy with the Creator.
God does not desire weekend visits or emergency prayers. He wants to dwell with us, walk with us, laugh and cry with us, and ultimately, shape us to reflect His glory.
the lifestyle of communion: from duty to delight
Continual communion means that every part of your life becomes a conversation with God. Washing dishes? Talk to God. Walking to work? Listen to His whispers. Facing fear? Hear His assurance. This is not mysticism, but the reality of God’s presence that Jesus promised:
“…lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” – Matthew 28:20 (KJV)
The great theologian Brother Lawrence, a humble 17th-century monk, beautifully practiced this in what became known as “Practicing the Presence of God”. He said:
“The time of business does not differ with me from the time of prayer… I possess God as peacefully in the noise of my kitchen as if I were on my knees.”
That is continual communion—God is no longer a visitor; He is home.
how to build this lifestyle? seven practices to stay close to god daily:
- start each morning with surrender, not your phone. “Speak, Lord, for thy servant heareth.” (1 Samuel 3:10)
- carry scripture in your heart, not just your hand. “Thy word have I hid in mine heart…” (Psalm 119:11)
- invite god into the small moments—parking spaces, choices, habits.
- use interruptions as invitations—to breathe, to pray, to refocus.
- turn every joy into praise, and every pain into prayer.
- keep a daily journal of god’s whispers and wonders.
- cultivate silence and solitude regularly to hear God’s still small voice (1 Kings 19:12).
what the great theologians taught about this step:
- Augustine: “You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”
- A. W. Tozer: “The man who would truly know God must give time to Him.”
- Oswald Chambers: “The goal of faithfulness is not that we will do work for God, but that He will be free to do His work through us.”
- Jonathan Edwards: “The seeking of the kingdom of God is the chief business of the Christian life.”
These men weren’t merely intellectual giants—they were burning hearts in love with God, who made their communion with God the center of their existence.
when communion becomes your breath, everything changes:
- Peace becomes your default setting, not anxiety.
- Purpose drives your decisions, not popularity.
- Joy overflows in trials, not just in triumphs.
- Power flows in weakness because God’s presence never fades.
This communion is the highest calling of humanity. Before the fall, God walked with Adam in the cool of the day. Jesus came to restore that divine walk, and the Holy Spirit now dwells in us to make that walk possible again.
final words: you were made for this
You were not created to live life guessing, worrying, or striving. You were made for fellowship. Not religion. Not rules. But a real, daily, growing friendship with the Living God.
He waits at the door of your heart not just to come in—but to dwell and walk with you forever.
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.” – Revelation 3:20 (KJV)
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God made you to walk with Him. But sin separates us from His presence. That’s why Jesus Christ died—to pay the price for our sins and reunite us with the Father. Today, if you believe in Him, repent, and receive Him, your journey of knowing God personally begins.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” – Romans 10:13 (KJV)
- What does “walking with God” mean to you personally?
- What small habits could you change to create space for God’s presence?
- How can you cultivate joy in the middle of daily busyness?
- Which theologian’s quote impacted you the most? Why?
Q: Can someone really feel close to God every day?
A: Absolutely. It takes intentional time, prayer, and surrender, but God promises to draw near to those who seek Him (James 4:8).
Q: What if I feel distant from God even when I try?
A: God’s presence isn’t based on feelings but on His Word. Keep showing up—He will meet you in time. Stay in Scripture, keep praying, and join a community of believers.
Q: I have sinned a lot—can God still want me personally?
A: Yes. God’s love is bigger than your past. Jesus died for you knowing everything. You are never too far for His grace.
May you walk with God in peace, purpose, and power.
May His voice become the loudest in your life.
May His presence fill your every day with joy, even in sorrow.
And may you never forget: He knows your name, and He longs to walk beside you—forever.
“The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee.” – Numbers 6:24–25 (KJV)