So, the Lord wants us to make us more Holy and closer to Him. He wants transformations from us, because this is how we become closer connected with Him. God accomplishes this not without suffering. When we suffer it serves to gain appreciation of His love and mercy. We can begin to value more Holy things and transform our character by gaining wisdom from the Bible. In effect by strengthening you Spirit and cleansing your soul.

This kind of thing is very touchy to talk about- as it can be so easily twisted into something ungodly. If you’re interested please hear me out.

A closer relationship with God begins with understand the love of God. Jesus said the most important commandment is to love the Lord and each other. If you love, you are doing right. We gain understand of this love when we accept the love of God. Then we proceed to love others in the same way. This is when we are quick to forgive, show mercy, and give willingly; for starters. This love sparks a fire to know God more closely.

When we let God in to our lives in an effort to be more like Jesus and strengthen the Spirit through conscious cleansing of your errors and sin (within the soul), God’s voice and wisdom become clearer to understand. There are desires of your flesh, then desires of God. The desires of the Lord will make things right and bring prosperity. If there is an abandoning of darkness the light shines brighter. This is a process and God understands that process. He expects exactly what we do; our faults, errors, and failures. It’s already in His plan. Amazing?

The other very important part of becoming closer to God is through the Bible. It was written just for us. You remember God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow? So read Isaiah and see how it applies to you. In this same way the Lord with work in your life. When God `speaks` to your Spirit through the Bible; it becomes easier to understand what messages were meant for you. Have you ever felt that? I wouldn’t pretend to know unless I have. And it’s very clear when it does.

Understanding God’s character helps you understand the transformation of your own character. I have recently been through a very difficult process of change and transformation. When it began I had understood that the Lord was telling me it was going to be hard but it was going to be ok. That was powerfully strengthening and enlightening through this process. I had a couple dreams that helped me understand direction. Even before my process began, God was consoling me. He cared so much about the pain I would be going through. Now, I’ve had my grief period- suffered my suffering and trust that the changes will bring blessings from God. I consciously decided to wait on God- even when it was unbearable- I learned patience like I had never had! I decided to believe and not doubt that I was on a path of planning and understanding. It will strengthen my faith even more praise the Lord! I also asked myself through the process: what would be Holy? I painstakingly allowed myself to face the fault of my errors and my own personal faults. 

Don’t get me wrong- The ONLY way to be connected with God is through Jesus. By accepting His sacrifice and believing He was raised from death. Jesus conquered death. Our sins are forgiven- the ones you have made, presently made, or God knows you will make. Becoming closer to God is so essential for His plans to work out. Take up your cross, and strive to learn how Jesus taught us to be. Then be it.

Love. Shine. Listen.

"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." -John 10:27