Walking with God

The book of Genesis tells us that in the very beginning, before sin, Adam & Eve would walk with God through the garden.  Walking with God in the quiet of the garden gave them a chance to talk things over with their creator. What if you could have that same experience, walking and talking with your creator, one-on-one?   What if you knew He would draw near and listen to what you had to say?  Well, be encouraged because we are told in James 4:8 “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”

The Creator of the universe, the God who created the heavens and earth, the God who raised Jesus from the dead, the same God who walked and talked in the garden with Adam & Eve, wants to have a relationship with you.  A life-changing relationship where He gives you a hope and future and fills you with His peace, wisdom, love and purpose.


I don’t know about you, but I need that.  I need that daily.  Because there are times when it just feels like life is spinning out of control.  Have you ever felt that way? Overwhelmed, helpless, or maybe even just stuck?  Or maybe you’re not sure you’ve ever experienced God’s love & power in your life.

When we look at this beautiful world God created we see that our God is a God of order/structure. Which means He is calm, in control, and has a purpose for all things (including a purpose for your life).
Who better to walk with daily than the God who created all things?  We do not know what is going to happen in our lives tomorrow but we have a God who is in full control of tomorrow.  We have a God who is not only powerful and in full control, but a God who is also good and who loves us dearly.  And He has invited you to walk & talk with Him daily.

Walking with God is a daily commitment - a decision we make every day. Are we going to walk with God or are we going walk the way of the world? Are we going to go to church or are we just too tired today or maybe it's too difficult to get the kids ready and make it on time? Are we going to love one another or are we going to gossip, get angry, or jealous with one another?  God is talking to our heart and Satan is in our ear whispering. Are we going to listen to God or listen to the evil one?


He's right behind us, in our ear whispering those lies, trying to discourage us, trying to get us to turn away from God. He wants to steal our eternity. We need to stay close to God.  And we do that by studying, meditating & praying over God’s word daily.  It's a daily commitment.

A close relationship with God also requires a strong prayer life.  That's the talking part. You can't have a relationship with a friend if you don't talk to them.  And you become closer friends the more you talk and spend time with them. It’s the same way with God, the more you spend time with him in prayer, meditation & study, the closer the relationship you have with God.

We need to view our devotional time as an incredible opportunity to know the God who created the universe. He is setting aside time to meet with you each day to listen to your cares and concerns. Let me ask you…what if he shows up and you don’t?   What if he shows up and you’re not there?  Because he will be there!  He will always be there. He will walk with you through your darkest valleys, in the darkest of places. 


Because of Jesus Christ, we do not have to be perfect people to begin our daily walk with God. Prayer is our path to a relationship with God.  Prayer is where we approach the throne of God, and it is only at the throne of God where we find grace and forgiveness.  



God couldn’t love us any more and He couldn’t love us any less. But those who are willing to make time to spend with God, to get away from our daily demands and sit at the feet of Jesus ...these are the ones who will be blessed with a relationship beyond that which many may never know.  For it is there, in that quiet time & place that  “He walks with me, and He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own. And the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known.”