Welcome to My faith is bigger than my fears podcast. Today's episode is all about something so many of us long for- to truly be in the presence of God. Not just on Sundays. Not just during crisis. But daily. In the quiet, in the stillness, in the highs and lows of life.

Whether you're a beliver or someone longing to feel God more tangibly again, this episode is for you.

I'm going to walk you through four intentional steps that lead us into deeper communion with God:

1. Authentic relationship- Not religion. Not routine. But real relationship. God desires connection. He knows us inside and out- the good, the bad, and the parts you hide from others. And yet, He loves you fiercely. Exodus 33:14 NKJV

2. Prayer- Prayer isn't just talking to God-it's being with Him. Listening. Resting. Pouring out our hearts and making room for Him to respond. Some prayers might be a whispered words through tears. Other days, it might be joyful praise. Both are scared.

3. Being in nature- God created all of this. The sky, the trees, the oceans and us. Being in nature slow us down. It invites us to look up. Sometimes, when we feel far from God, we just need to unplug and get still. Go on a walk, sit under the stars, listen to the wind. Psalms 37:7 NKJV

4. Fasting- Is the most overlooked but powerful spiritual discipline. It's not about deprivation- it's about devotion. When we fast, we silence the noise of the world and awaken our hunger for God. It can be food, social media, distractions-anything that has too much of our attention. The goal isn't suffer, it's to make space for God to fill us. Erza 8:22-23 NKJV, James 2:14-23

So, if you've been craving closeness with God- His nearness, His presence- 1.Be real with Him. 2. Talk to Him-and listen. 3. Step into His creation. 4. Make space for Him through fasting. God is faithful, who promises to draw near when we seek Him with our whole heart.

Thank you for tuning into another episode of my faith is bigger than my fears podcast. I'm your host, Tamela Ingram. We encourage, We motivate, we put our faith and trust in God, and we conquer our fears one episode at a time. New episodes come out every Monday. Don't forget to share this episode if it blessed you, and if you haven't already, subscribe so we can keep walking this faith journey together.

Until next time, keep seeking, keep trusting- and stay in His presence.

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