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"drawing near to God is good for me." - Psalms 73:28



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TEEN STUDY AIDS Relationship with God
www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/bible-study-tools/study-guides/truth-about-god-part-2/

Greek studies: Jam 4:2
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DRAW CLOSE TO GOD

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"Now that you have come to know God or, rather, have come to be known by God” - Galatians 4:9

"One way to respond to Jehovah’s love is by talking to him in prayer. Your love for God will grow as you tell him about your concerns and thank him for all that he does for you. And the bond between you and Jehovah will be strengthened as you see how he answers your prayers. (Ps. 116:1) You will become convinced that he understands you.

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“He is not far off from each one of us ” -Acts 17:27

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• Draw close to God [4:8]

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OSONGS: #84: Draw Close to Me (Jam 4:8)
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" Close friendship with Jehovah belongs to those who fear him, and he makes his covenant known to them" - Psalms 25:14

" Thus we may enter into something truly precious—“intimacy with Jehovah.”* (Psalm 25:14) “Intimacy*” conveys the idea of confidential talk with a special friend. " - cl chapt 2 p. 18 par 8

Developing a closer relationship with Jehovah is a lifetime pursuit. We must take steps to draw close to God if we want him to take corresponding action toward us. By all means, then, let us remain in regular communication with our God by means of Bible study and prayer. As a result, our ever-growing relationship with Jehovah will enable us to meet our trials successfully. - w15 4/15 p 23 par 16

Read the Bible daily with the goal of drawing closer to Jehovah. (Jas. 4:8) As you read, focus on Jehovah’s tender qualities. Feel his love and affection expressed in the things he says and does. (Ex. 34:6) Some may struggle to believe that God loves them because they have never been shown love. If you face that challenge, try making a list each day of ways that Jehovah has shown mercy and kindness to you. (Ps. 78:38, 39; Rom. 8:32) As you consider your own experiences and meditate on what you have read in God’s Word, you will likely be able to list many things that Jehovah has done for you. The more you appreciate what Jehovah does, the stronger your bond with him will be.​—Ps. 116:1, 2. - w19 7/15 p.2 par 5

The Scriptures assure us that Jehovah loves us deeply and that we are precious to him. (Hag. 2:7; 1 John 4:10) That is why he invites us to ask for his help in prayer. (1 Pet. 5:6, 7) He wants to help us to stay close to him and to deal successfully with the difficulties we are facing. w23 5/15 #21 par 3

The person who knows God best will trust him the most in time of test

SOJJ: #30: My Father, My God and Friend
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" Close friendship with Jehovah belongs to those who fear him,
And he makes his covenant known to them" - Psalms 25:14

MW M. Stephen Lett: “Draw Close to God” (Jas. 4:8)
www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/VODPgmEvtMorningWorship/pub-jwb_202010_9_VIDEO

Samuel F. Herd: Draw Close to Jehovah (Jas. 4:8)
www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/LatestVideos/pub-jwb_201812_4_VIDEO

December 2022: GILEAD 152 - Introductory 125"00 TALK 3 How close can you be? (Psalm 25:4)
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Not far off - Acts 17

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"Two sparrows sell for a coin of small value, do they not? Yet not one of them will fall
to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. So have no fear; you are worth more than many sparrows" -Matthew 10:29-31

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<< God's Friend [James Chap 2] >>

<< cl chap 2 p. 16 par 1 [draw close] >>

It would be a mistake to conclude that men and women of faith are born that way, that faith comes naturally. The exemplary servants we read about in the Bible were people “with feelings like ours.” (Jas. 5:17) They had doubts, insecurities, and weaknesses but “were made powerful” by God’s spirit to face challenges. (Heb. 11:34) ~ w11 12/15 p. 18 par 1, 2

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GILEAD 152 Geoffrey Wynder: How close can you be? (Acts )
www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/StudioMonthlyPrograms/pub-jwb-098_1_VIDEO

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