Walking with God is one of the most challenging yet deeply satisfying journeys you could ever take. There are seasons when the road feels heavy and the process feels slow, but the fruit that comes from walking closely with Him is always worth it. No matter how long it takes, what God produces in you through obedience and trust will be more rewarding than anything you could rush to receive.
As you grow in your walk with God, you begin to realise that maturity is not accidental. God uses seasons of refinement to shape your character and prepare you for what He desires to entrust to you. Many of the desires placed within your heart were put there by God Himself, yet before some of those things come to pass, He lovingly grows you into someone who can steward them well.
The Bible reminds us that every good gift comes from a loving Father.
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights.”
James 1:17
God is a gracious and intentional Father. He has already given us everything we need for life and godliness, yet there are moments when growth must come before possession.
“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life.”
2 Peter 1:3
Just as a wise earthly parent would not give a child something they are not ready to carry, our Heavenly Father lovingly walks us through processes, lessons and seasons of pruning. This is not to withhold blessing, but to protect us and prepare us.
“He prunes every branch that does bear fruit so that it will be even more fruitful.”
John 15:2
Growth happens when we remain close to God. When we stay rooted in His Word, spend time in prayer, seek His presence and cultivate a personal relationship with Him. God desires closeness with us far more than we often realise, and it is through that relationship that He works in and through us to fulfil His purposes on earth.
“Remain in me, as I also remain in you.”
John 15:4
As a new year begins, there is an invitation to be intentional. To choose relationship over routine. To invite God into every area of life and allow Him to guide your steps. To ask Him to walk with you, lead you and fill you afresh with His Holy Spirit.
This journey begins with surrender. Believing in Jesus, accepting Him as Lord and Saviour, turning away from sin and offering your life fully to God. This is how He is able to walk closely with you and reveal His plans for your life.
“If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come.”
2 Corinthians 5:17
As children of God, we have access to so much that has already been freely given to us. Yet we must learn how to live as children, remaining humble, teachable and dependent on Him. When we stay at God’s feet, live led by the Holy Spirit and trust His timing, our lives begin to bear fruit in ways we could never produce on our own.
Walking with God is not about perfection. It is about presence. It is about choosing Him daily, trusting the process and believing that every season is shaping you for what is still to come. As you stay close to Him, you will find that your years become richer, more fruitful and more purposeful than ever before.
Flourishing faith.
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