Connecting with God Pt. 1

Ever tried something, only to look over and see someone else crushing it while you struggle? Whether it’s sports, a hobby, or work, sometimes it just doesn’t come naturally. The same can be true for connecting with God.

If you follow Jesus, you’ve probably heard how important it is to spend time with Him—through prayer, reading the Bible, worship, serving, or just being still. But what if the way others do it doesn’t work for you? Maybe you’ve even felt judged for it. If that’s you, I’m sorry. But here’s the good news: Jesus never said there’s only one way to connect with Him.
Jesus Himself took time to be with God. In Mark 1:32-39, He was surrounded by people needing Him—healing, teaching, miracles. Yet, He stepped away to pray. Why? Because spending time with God gave Him clarity and purpose.
For the next two weeks, we’re unpacking what it looks like to find your unique way of connecting with God. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing it wrong,” you’re not alone. By the end of this series, you’ll have a better understanding of how you personally relate to God—and how to support others in their journey too.
Curious? Stick around. This could change everything.

Author

Josh has been on staff at Lesmurdie Baptist Church since 2018. He is married to Marnel and they have 4 children together - Azaliah, Ezra, Zoelle, and Zion. What drives Josh is seeing people put their faith into action so Jesus can change lives in the here and now.

(This article has been written with the help of Chat-GPT for research and editing)