How To Pray for A Closer Walk with Jesus

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10
Nov '23

How To Pray for A Closer Walk with Jesus

Posted on Nov 10, 2023 in Devotions |

10
Nov '23

Introduction: Are you as close as you can be to Jesus? Is your walk all that it should be? Perhaps most of us would like even a CLOSER walk. The songwriter nailed it.

Just a closer walk with Thee,

Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,

Daily walking close to Thee,

Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
 

 1. A Closer Walk means more transparency/honesty! (1John 1:7)

“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”

Being honest and open to Jesus on a daily basis in this life will assure us of a Closer Walk.

I am weak, but Thou art strong;

Jesus, keep me from all wrong;

I’ll be satisfied as long

As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.
 
While we are weak, He is our strength!
 

2. A Closer Walk involves taking our burdens to the Lord! (1Pet 5:6,7)

“6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”

The burdens grow heavier. But when we throw them on Jesus they become lighter. Do you need to do that right now?

Through this world of toil and snares,

If I falter, Lord, who cares?

Who with me my burden shares?

None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.
 
Jesus is not only our burden bearer but He is also our faithful carrier, and lifelong sharer.
 
Conclusion: The last stanza goes like this….  
 

When my feeble life is o’er,


Time for me will be no more;


Guide me gently, safely o’er


To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore.
 

A Closer walk with Jesus involves honesty, and integrity, and it will result in Victory!

Do you want a Closer Walk?

Love y’all,
Pastor Randy Reese