Intimacy with God

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What Is Intimacy?

Intimacy means closeness. It’s the difference between knowing facts about someone and sharing life with them. We can know about someone without ever really knowing them. You can follow someone on social media, watch their stories, and even memorize their favorite quotes and still have no personal relationship with them.


The same can happen in our relationship with God.


You can’t build closeness without time; this is true in any relationship, and it’s especially true with God. Intimacy is cultivated when you make time to be with Him regularly, not just when you’re in crisis or need a breakthrough.


This kind of intimacy allows us to be honest with God, to rest in His presence, and to receive His love without striving. It’s where our identity is formed and our hearts are healed.


Let’s walk through teachable principles that will help you grow in closeness with Him.


  • Pursue Relationship Over Routine


Routines help us stay anchored, but they’re not the goal. If your prayer time feels like a task list, it’s time to realign your heart.


“Martha, Martha… you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better…”

— Luke 10:41–42 (NIV)


Don’t just “fit God in” invite Him to be the center. Replace obligation with affection. Prioritize His presence like you would a best friend.


  • Practice Two-Way Communication

Prayer isn’t a monologue. It’s a conversation. Many people talk to God, but never take time to listen.


Pause after prayer and ask, “Lord, what are You saying to me today?” Read Scripture slowly and wait for a verse to “speak.” Keep a journal for thoughts, promptings, or impressions you receive.


 “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.”— John 10:27 (NIV)


  • Invite Jesus Into the Ordinary

Intimacy grows when we include Him in everything not just the spiritual stuff. Jesus wants to walk with you in your routines, stress, creativity, and relationships.

“Jesus, walk with me in this. Speak to me here. Be with me as I go.”


“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” — Proverbs 3:6 (ESV)


The closer you get to Jesus, the more you’ll discover He’s not a distant God; He’s an ever-present Friend.


Intimacy with Jesus Is the Deepest Form of Discipleship


It’s not emotional hype or a feeling you chase. It’s the quiet surrender to walk with Him, to talk with Him, and to let Him shape who you are not just what you do.


“Abide in me, and I in you… Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit.” — John 15:4–5 (ESV)


Start small; 5 or 10 minutes of undistracted time in His presence can change your day and slowly transform your heart.


We often try to earn God’s attention when what He really wants is our affection. Intimacy starts by simply being with Him not for answers, not for blessings, but because you long for Him.


“Be still, and know that I am God.”

— Psalm 46:10 (NIV)


It looks like:

• Sitting quietly with Him in the morning

• Talking to Him throughout the day

• Resting in His nearness, even when words fail


Real intimacy is a two-way conversation. When we slow down enough to listen, we begin to recognize the gentle nudges of His Spirit. Don’t limit Jesus to your “quiet time.” He wants to be part of your entire life the commute, the conversation, the chaos, and the calm.


Closeness Takes Consistency


You don’t have to force anything. Intimacy with Jesus grows like any relationship through time, trust, and tenderness. When you show up daily, even imperfectly, He meets you faithfully.


Intimacy is cultivated in consistency. When you show up daily, even when it’s quiet, your soul begins to recognize Him.


He doesn’t expect perfection. He longs for connection


“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” — James 4:8 (ESV)



Reflection

     What small step can you take today to walk more closely with Him?






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