Growing closer to God doesn’t mean being perfect or having everything figured out. It just means choosing to spend more time with Him—like reading your Bible, praying honestly, or even just talking to Him during your day.
The Bible reminds us that following Jesus isn’t something we do once and then we’re done. It’s something we keep choosing every day. Colossians 2:6–7 (NLT) says, “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” I like how this verse talks about growing roots, because it reminds me that faith takes time.
Just like a tree doesn’t grow overnight, our relationship with God grows little by little. The more we stay close to Him, the stronger our faith becomes, even when life feels confusing or hard. Some days following God feels easy, and other days it doesn’t. But every time we choose to spend time with our Heavenly Father through prayer, reading His Word or just talking to Him, our faith grows, even if we don’t notice it right away.
As children of God, we can make small choices that help us grow closer to our Heavenly Father. You don’t have to do everything at once. One good choice at a time keeps you moving forward with the Lord. It helps you stay on the right path and keep a joyful heart as you step into the new year.
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“Growing Closer to God This New Year”, written for aheartforchristdevotions.blogspot.com by Kraiapril©2025. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ our Lord!
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