Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage.
The focus will shift
from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace.”
Matthew 6:5-6 (The Message)
BECOMING BEST FRIENDS WITH GOD 3. ____________________________________________________
Awesome Relationships – Rick Warren “You should know that loving the world is the same as hating God. Anyone who
Parts 1-3 wants to be a friend of the ‘world’ becomes an enemy of God.” James 4:4 (NCV)
“Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.” James 4:8 (NLT) Jesus: “You are my friends if you obey me.” John 15:14 (NLT)
“We were restored to friendship with God by the death of his Son while we were
still his enemies, so we will certainly be delivered from eternal punishment by 4. ____________________________________________________
his life. NOW we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God—all “Pray all the time!” 1 Thessalonians 5:17
because of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done for us in making us friends of
God!” Romans 5:10-11 (NLT) “My determined purpose is that I may know him—that I may progressively
become more deeply and intimately acquainted with him, perceiving and
Jesus: “I no longer call you servants . . . Instead, I call you my friends!” recognizing and understanding the wonders of his person more strongly and
John 15:15 more clearly.” Philippians 3:10 (AMP)
“He is a God who is passionate about his relationship with you.”
Exodus 34:14 (NLT)
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God: “I don’t want your sacrifices—I want your love; I don’t want your offerings— “Cast all your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the
I want you to know me!” Hosea 6:6 (TLB) righteous fall.” Psalm 55:22
“Starting from scratch, God made the entire human race and made the earth
hospitable, with plenty of time and space for living so that we could seek after IN TROUBLE?
God, and not just grope around in the dark but actually find him!” “I’ll get you out of your trouble. And I’ll give you the best of care if you’ll only get
Acts 17:26-27 (The Message) to know and trust me.” Psalm 91:14 (The Message)
HOW TO BUILD A FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD
DRIFTED AWAY FROM GOD?
1. ____________________________________________________ “If you return to me, I will restore you so you can continue to serve me. If you
“Everything else is worthless compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ speak words that are worthy, you will be my spokesman. You are to influence
Jesus. I’ve discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I may them; do not let them influence you!” Jeremiah 15:19 (NLT)
know Christ.” Philippians 3:8 (NLT)
“No one shows greater love than when he lays down his life for his friends. And
“You will find me when you seek me with ALL your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 you are my friends IF you do what I command.” John 15:13-14
“And this is what God commands: that we believe in his Son, Jesus Christ, and
that we love each other, just as he commanded.” 1 John 3:23 (NCV)
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“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalms 46:10 (NIV)
“Friendship with the Lord is reserved for those who reverence him. With them
he shares the secrets of his covenant.” Psalms 25:14
“When you come before God, don’t turn it into a theatrical production . . . Just
find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God.
