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1 | to get closer to god | Matt 6:6 | vernonl | 203359 | ||
want to get closer to god. how do i do it. | ||||||
2 | to get closer to god | Matt 6:6 | Brian.g | 203360 | ||
God calls man first. Man may forget his Creator or hide far from his face; he may run after idols or accuse the deity of having abandoned him; yet the living and true God tirelessly calls each person to that mysterious encounter known as prayer. Our response to God (our first step), is prayer. (CCC 2567) Scripture often speaks that it is the heart that prays. The heart is the dwelling-place where I am, where I live; the heart is the place "to which I withdraw." The heart is our hidden center, beyond the grasp of our reason and of others; only the Spirit of God can fathom the human heart and know it fully. The heart is the place of decision, deeper than our psychic drives. It is the place of truth, where we choose life or death. It is the place of encounter, because as the image of God we live in relation: it is the place of covenant. (CCC 2563) “You see then, that perfect prayer is not attained through many words, but through affection of desire, the soul raising herself to God, with knowledge of herself and of God’s mercy, seasoning the one with the other.” St Catherine of Siena But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you. In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that they will be heard because of their many words. Mt 6:6 |
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3 | to get closer to god | Matt 6:6 | vernonl | 203361 | ||
Thank you. Need to seek god with all heart. Thank you again. | ||||||
4 | to get closer to god | Matt 6:6 | Brian.g | 203363 | ||
There is no need to seek God. He has found you. Just answer Him from your heart Brian |
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5 | to get closer to god | Matt 6:6 | azurelaw | 203365 | ||
Dear Brian, While I understand that it is God who first seek us (psalm 139) before we can seek Him. However, there are scriptures telling us to seek God. If not, how should we understand the following scriptures: Ps 27:8 When You said, "Seek My face," my heart said to You, "Your face, O LORD, I shall seek." Ps 34:10 The young lions do lack and suffer hunger; But they who seek the LORD shall not be in want of any good thing. Ps 40:16 Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; Let those who love Your salvation say continually, "The LORD be magnified!" Ps 105:4 Seek the LORD and His strength; Seek His face continually. Ps 119:2 How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, Who seek Him with all their heart. Prov 8:17 "I love those who love me; And those who diligently seek me will find me. Is 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near. Thank you for your further elaboration. Shalom Azure |
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6 | to get closer to god | Matt 6:6 | Brian.g | 203378 | ||
Azure You are right. But, in this case, the search is over - it is now time to talk and get to know each other. Brian |
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7 | to get closer to god | Matt 6:6 | azurelaw | 203380 | ||
Yes, Brian, we gotta know Him. His loving kindness, His grace, His glory, His wisdom, His goodness, His mercy...everything that draw us near to Him, drive us to seek Him and to savor Him. Ps 42:1 As the deer pants for the water brooks, So my soul pants for You, O God. God does not need to know us for He knew us already. Isn't it amazing and great! Shalom Azure |
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