Walking With God (Due Diligence)

As many individuals are making their 'New Year's Resolutions'. instead, as Christians seeking to please our Heavenly Father, let us be 'Resolved-Committed To Grow' closer to Him. 
Let us make a firm commitment to 'fight the good fight of faith' no matter what. To not waiver or quit in our 'resolve' to grow more and more in the knowledge of God this coming year!

"Fight the good fight of faith..."  1 Timothy 6:12 
"Commit your work [actions] to the Lord and your plans will be established."   Proverbs 16:3

Be Blessed by this message from the Closer Walk Archives-November 2017, on Giving Thanks In Prayer.

Prayer and thanksgiving work together! Being thankful and expressing our gratitude and appreciation to God is one way that we show Him how much we love, respect and honor Him. Coming to God in prayer with thanksgiving and adoration, not to seek riches, fame or earthly gain. But, because of the Loving God He Is and the Great Things He Has Already Done For Us In Chrsit!

"...pray without ceasing...in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
(1 Thessalonians 5:17,18)

Everyday God is extending His unending mercy and great faithfulness to us anew and afresh. His compassions never runs out and His lovingkindness is better than life! Great Is His Faithfulness!

"It is because of the LORD'S lovingkindness that we are not consumed; because His tender compassions never cease. They are new every morning; Great and beyond measure is Your Faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22,23, Amplified)

There is no amount of hands that can be laid upon you, or wishing you can do to develop a more intimate and personal relationship with God. Each believer must seek to grow and develop their relationship with God; by making the decision to give themselves more and more to prayer, fellowship with HIm, and studying His Word. David, Daniel, and our best example, Jesus were men given to prayer; so should we be, as children of God.
In return for for my love they accuse me, but "I GIVE MYSELF TO PRAYER." (Psalm 109:4)

If My people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves, and pray and seek, crave, require as a necessity, My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear [them] from heaven, and forgive their sin and heal their land. -2 Chronicles 7:14, Amplified

GOD has already given to us, by His command; angels to protect and keep us, Therefore, we have no need to fear, worry or be afraid. Believe and trust in God... act on His word, and use the angels that He has charged to keep us.
Psalm 91:11 -- For He will command His angels in regard to you, To protect, defend and guard you in all your ways of obedience and service. (Amplified)

Trust in and rely confidently on the LORD, with all your heart. And do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, acknowledge and recognize Him. And He will make your paths straight and smooth, removing obstacles that block your way. - Proverbs 3:5-6, Amplified

Prayer is our foremost responsibility as a Christian. It is sad when a Christian does not know how to pray, or desires to pray. Jesus instructs us as His followerers to be people of prayer. He spent time teaching on the importance of prayer, how to pray, and being an example to the disciples in prayer.

Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished one of His disciples came to Him and said, "Lord, teach us to pray...." - Luke 11:1

Acting on God's Word is the key to receiving the promises of God, in every area of your life.
Be encouraged by today's devotional to act on the truth of God's Word, and
receive the desireed results.

"Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." -James 1:21-22

As a child of God, you are commanded not to fear, worry or be afraid. He who created you, and formed you will take care of you--You Are HIS!
"...this is what the Lord says--He who created you...He who formed you...Do not fear, for I have redeemed you, I have called you by name, you are Mine." - Isaiah 43:1