BEING A CHRISTIAN: Having a Relationship With God

God created us to have a relationship with him, but ever since sin came along we have not really been able to do it properly. God wanted us to relate with him perfectly but we can't because of sin! This is the first time I have recorded an episode since my Granny died.

God created us to have a relationship with him, but ever since sin came along we have not really been able to do it properly. God wanted us to relate with him perfectly but we can’t because of sin!

This is the first time I have recorded an episode since my Granny died. 

She knew Jesus and lived her life trying to please him.

She read her bible, prayed and sang songs to God and about God. She loved to sing hymns (songs with heaps of verses written a long time ago.)

Why did God create us? To have a relationship with him - a strong friendship, for us to be his BFF!

Can we still do that while we are sinful? Yes, kind of. That is what we are going to look at today!

What can we do to show God we love him while we are here on earth? We can love him in a few different ways.

The 5 Love Languages are:

1. Physical touch (can’t hug God so can’t do this one)

2. Gift Giving (we can spend our money on things God would like, such as gifts to the poor or to the church)

3. Words of Affirmation (we can chat with God and tell him how good he is!0

4. Acts of Service (we can spend our time doing things for God)

5. Quality time (he is always with us and can come with us wherever we go!)

Devoting yourself to prayer and bible reading is essential in communicating with God!

Psalm 139:7-10 “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.”

 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

 We won’t be perfect at loving God while we are here on earth, but we must try our best. If we fail God will forgive us. In Heaven we will be able to do this perfectly!

Discussion Questions:

1. Think of someone who is your friend. What do you like about them?

2. Do you want to have a relationship with God? If yes, what do you want to do more of to make that relationship better?

3. One for the parents: Share what things you do in the day to build a relationship with God, and are there any things you wish you were better at doing?