BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS

Building a relationship with Jesus is a deeply personal and spiritual journey that involves a number of steps. Here are some general guidelines that can help you begin to build and nurture your relationship with Christ:

1. Believe in Jesus: Building a relationship with Jesus begins with believing in Him. This means accepting Him as your Lord and Savior, and recognizing that he died on the cross for your sins.

2. Read and study the Bible: The Bible is the primary source of wisdom and guidance for Christians, and reading and studying it is an important part of building a relationship with Jesus. By regularly reading the Bible and meditating on its teachings, you can deepen your understanding of God's word and his plan for your life. The Bible can be very difficult when you first start, I know it was for me! It took me a few months to really start understanding how to read it and finding a way that suited me best. It will be different for everyone.

3. Pray and worship: Prayer and worship are essential parts of building a relationship with Jesus. Prayer allows you to communicate with God and share your thoughts and feelings with Him, while worship is a way to honor and praise Him for who He is and what He has done. I am still finding my ways with this as it was all very foreign when I first started. It can be handy to have a little checklist and put reminders on your phone when you first start.

4. Being apart of a Christian community is not always easy for everyone. Find ways that work for you. I was lucky to find that 1 amazing Christian friend who showed me the way and continues to, to this day. I have also found a great Bible App plus You Tube videos taht continue to help support me on a daily basis. Find support and encouragement from others where you can and deepen your understanding of God's love and grace.

5. Serve others: Serving others is an important part of living out your faith and building a relationship with Jesus. By serving others, you can demonstrate the love of Christ to those around you and make a positive difference in their lives. This can happen in so many different ways for you.

Building a relationship with Jesus is a lifelong journey that involves faith, discipline, and commitment. By regularly practicing these steps, you can deepen your understanding of God's love and grace and grow closer to Him over time.

It's important to understand that the devil will often try and steer you away from Jesus. Stay strong in your faith and ask for help and guidance from a fellow Christian or go online to your Bible aps to stay focused and in obedience to Christ. You got this!