How to Get Closer to God in 2023 | Spiritual Growth is a Journey Sis...

As the new year draws close, many of us may have put ‘get closer to God' on our list of resolutions and goals for 2023. So here are some much-needed reminders and tips to help you grow spiritually.
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[@jess_is]

I started having bible study at work on my lunch break to ensure that God gets some of my time EVERYDAY. And it is doing tremendous wonders on my mental health!

[@itsnaniiiiiiii3270]

do you recomend any books or bibles or ways to study i feel like im losing faith and i hate the dark place im in at the moment the idea of studying at work is a fantastic idea i just need some guidance.

[@ethementor]

I pray to have a job with people who’d want to do this! I hope I get an hour break 😂😂

[@Monke_boi13]

@@itsnaniiiiiiii3270 the book of Hebrews

[@iruomalinda8659]

Please how do you do it?

[@isiomaononye]

I agree. One of the best ways to grow in your spirituality is to be honest with God. When we are honest with God, then God can give us the signs and answers that we seek. He can create the way and opportunities for us to walk through.

[@prettypetals5201]

This...I need to start doing this...thanks sis

[@JulietttDouglas]

Honesty with where you are in your walk is important for sure. kzbin.info/door/1wGiWJtw8tIKHPRWLlbRhQ

[@olanma.o]

“kill your flesh, don’t beat yourself up” I LOVE THAT statement oml! Thank you for this video ♥️

[@CourtneyDaniella]

My pleasure ❤️

[@mandirobertson8793]

I don't understand what it means - "kill your flesh"

[@olanma.o]

@@mandirobertson8793 hey there Mandi. 👋🏾 It’s a Christian concept. The “flesh” is generally referred to as the nature in each of us that makes us act contrary to God’s Spirit and standards. The “flesh” is what usually feels most natural for us to operate in especially if you’ve lived very long without Christ. And so to say “kill your flesh”, it refers to the conscious, daily act to subdue that nature, not purely by our own efforts or ability but aided by the Holy Spirit in us. IIt’s every-time we say ‘no’ to doing things we know God won’t be pleased with us doing, and also every-time we say yes to doing things we know delights God, our Father. So “kill your flesh, don’t beat yourself up” ultimately means daily live by the Spirit, but should you mess up or fall, don’t condemn yourself to guilt and shame because the scriptures teach us that there is grace when we fall and grace to not fall again all because of Christ. I hope this is helpful to answer your question 💗

[@momto9]

I'm definitely getting closer to God and starting a fresh positive start for me and the kids

[@CourtneyDaniella]

Praying for nothing but the best for you on this journey ❤

[@ashleysorcia]

I noticed that the evil one is trying to scare me and take over me but that’s when I realized I needed God at that moment! I realized how much I had become independent and ignorant and now I’m ready to let him in my heart and heal me and clean me. He is here with me and now I just need to raise my strength! I pray for everyone who is on their spiritual journey and those who are afraid, I am fighting everyday because I will not let bad vibes stop me from getting closer to God. We are in this together for we are the children of God. Let him guide us to a path of love and power. Amen. 🙏🏽

[@lizd6886]

Sis the glow is glowing!

[@CourtneyDaniella]

Thank youuuu 🫶🏾

[@danielle897]

came at the right time as I finally committing to turn to God for the first time!

[@leah38521]

Desire is a key word, I’m praying for the desire to want to spend time with God

[@nothilemdunge9972]

Oh my word😭🥹This feels like a whisper of God saying, I am still here with you…Thank you so much Sis🤦🏽‍♀️🫂🤍

[@bebeth9833]

The timing is crazy ! This video is such a comfort. Last night my meditation was about this "my faith being fit !".I have started my fitness and muscle gain journey one year ago and learnt soooo much from it. Finally, to realize that faith is also a muscle I need to grow and maintain. So what I did was to assemble all my fitness healthy hacks and tips to grow muscle and find the équivalence in my faith. This includes, consistency, target exercices, REST, coaching, good balanced nutrition etc... We have to be strategic and smart with our faith, know her better to treat her better. What a blessing to have this type of révélation from God ❤️🙏🏾 Thank you for being there with us through the process, we love you Courtney. Bisous from Paris ❤️

[@JulietttDouglas]

Amen. Great work kzbin.info/door/1wGiWJtw8tIKHPRWLlbRhQ

[@ellona3645]

Just what I needed to hear. 😭 Not going to lie, I keep on sinning & continually asking God for forgiveness. When I stumble, I always get frustrated that I gave in. I'm even embarrassed to say what I'm struggling with.

[@emilyjohnson4695]

don't be embarrassed or feel condemned. We've all sinned and also struggled with stuff that we keep going back to but the thing is that you want to make a change and that what really matters. 🥰

[@yzma6142]

Exactly my story 🥹

[@blessedandhighlyfavored9244]

But God will not lead his sheep astray. He is always working on us with us

[@Loveblessingchiedza]

I think stumbling will always happen because we do have to consistently deny our flesh and that can be exhausting. But what has worked for me is evaluating what l learnt about myself after stumbling yet again and only tweak one thing and be vulnerable with God about my struggles instead of promising to do better next time

[@THEFOODCHANNEL..]

The fact that you always acknowledge you’re suffering is a major win. At least you recognize you can’t do this on your own🙏🏾

[@abenayankey9512]

Wow Courtney the glow???!✨😍😍

[@AgnesA98]

Glowing and growing✨

[@DSN430]

The best thing I did for myself this year was earnestly seek a church that prioritizes doing community right. I visited like 10 churches in my area. Almost settled at one but knew in my heart it wasn't right so after a few months I started the search again and found somewhere that feels like it will be my place. I'm so excited for 2023 because of it.

[@ForbsieLaLa]

This is part of my delay, finding a church I see doing what I believe aligns with God, not enough are doing the outreach I believe a church is meant to do. After all he came for the sinners.

[@candace6893]

@@ForbsieLaLa pray on it love! I pray God leads you to the one for you. but don’t let waiting on that church hold you back 🫶

[@BibleMemorywMusic]

“Your life’s course is going to be shaped by the council that you get…” A WORD.

[@porciankosi9420]

Being open and honest with God and yourself is the best way to start ❤ “… in spirit and in truth”

[@afromandaa]

Lol, I made my 2023 vision board this morning! Never made one before, but one of the first things on there was to get closer to God. I’ve created a daily Bible habit at this point, but looking to go deeper.

[@cringysarah]

i’ve been open to god for a few years now fully but i always feel like i get stuck and have doubts because i need proof he’s real and i don’t know how to unblock the struggle

[@gbdaboss]

I needed this. I've been in the wilderness and felt like God left me so I sought him more

[@chickennuggets9993]

God is working on me and I see what he has done for me but I feel like I’m not doing this Christian journey right. 1.i pray everyday, I pray when I’m anxious or overthinking. 2.i talk to god like a friend I tell him about my day and how am I feeling. 3.I sometimes would read my proverbs but I didn’t write nothing down sometimes and now I’m just gonna read a bible story and take notes. 4.i spend time with him every night and sometimes when I’m babysitting or on the road I can’t do my Bible study. I’m not gonna lie I do have trouble with sin like masterbating and cussing. And I’m trying to do those things and it’s hard. But the point is am I doing something wrong because I’m still learning about this Christian journey. Also I know he can hear me pray but I sometimes feel like it’s to working sometimes.

[@PinkCeePie]

I’m so glad I found your channel as this is something I’ve always struggled with, and no matter how many times my pastor says it, it never really resonated with me like I wanted it to. But as you said, you’ve become a good counsel and it’s helping me realize that my pastor is right, and you are such a blessing. Thank you, and God bless you.

[@kimberlymeans1738]

Thank you I really want to Re-do myself with everything thank you

[@minglee9288]

Really appreciate your directness and clarity sister. you've helped me out alot identifying my missing spirituality

[@lucykabi8339]

I pray I get to have christian friends one day

[@priscillaaraba]

So beautiful! Thank you so much for your message. I feel really really lost. So this help me to navigate and reset and start over. Knowing that God is waiting for me and welcoming me back. Thankyou !

[@CourtneyDaniella]

You are so welcome ❤️

[@sophiaaxfun7693]

On this journey but struggling to be consistent with praying and making time for God but I know I need him in my life and will do anything to get a closer relationship with him.

[@therosekid.309]

I’m struggling right now with bad depression and I’m having a difficult time conquering social anxiety when it comes to going out for qt with me.

[@nelozada]

You have such a beautiful energy

[@CourtneyDaniella]

Oh thank you!

[@JamesAustinHall]

God bless you spiritually, mentally, and physically in the name of Jesus amen!

[@Just_Joy..]

you are so smart, i love listening to you

[@sarahjones3007]

I love your video ❤your words mean a lot to me. I am struggling with lots of stuff right now & need to repent. Thanks for your amazing words they so beautiful to me ❤

[@angelicacesar2916]

Courtney! Thank you so much for the prayer at the end :') you have no idea how much I needed it. Sending you love sis!

[@euniceo3165]

Love this🥺🤍God bless you Courtney!

[@londiweb]

From travel to growing our relationship with God, sooo happy I found your channel and tms podcast! Love from 🇿🇦

[@niuula]

This word is on time!

[@chikaisaac6682]

Thank you Courtney

[@Hearts4miaa]

Thank you!! I rlly needed this video❤

[@charrain22]

I needed this, thank you!

[@Hypernokausox]

Thank you,sister

[@trevorosei3861]

this touched me , Thank you 🙏🏾 ❤️

[@sharonjose-manuel176]

Thank you for this ❤

[@torihiggins7073]

Thank you I needed to hear this ❤

[@smileytvg5556]

sis you are literally glowing in this season and these videos hmm don't get me started. just thank you ❤

[@benniechrisayeh]

I needed this... This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for putting out this video ♥️

[@eunice.m7779]

Amen thank you so much ☺️

[@WetnuT2.0]

I'm glad I took the time to watch this inspiring video, really helped me and put a perspective I never thought of really. May the lord be with you❤

[@bobbycolebrook9335]

Thank you so much for this video ❤

[@julieouellette5974]

Solid encouragement. Thank you!

[@sirvic1704]

Needed this

[@LakeeshaCuyler]

Thank you. 🙏

[@Amber-go3yl]

Thank you so much for this.

[@kenkeymessiah7844]

This video came at the perfect time. Also sis your skin is glowing and you are so beautiful ☺️

[@Soberan]

Wise words, thank you 🙏

[@d.rayner2551]

This was so heartfelt and sincere I appreciate it!

[@user-ku6hg2jh4n]

A fantastic word, thank you 🙏🏻

[@claudiajohnson3145]

God bless you Sis

[@shalonramsey76]

Wow, so beautifully said. Thank you so much queen 🙏🏾🌸

[@sydneymichelle1609]

This video is for meee I’m so excited

[@evas_escapades7045]

Such wise words. Thank you ❤

[@therelentlessboss]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Invaluable advice. 🙏🏾💝👑

[@j.j7738]

Thank you for the message ❤

[@reyian60]

I love this❤

[@geraldkafipa382]

Thank you for the prayer at 12:40 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@WhitneyQ]

Really needed this

[@ibukunoluwa23]

Haven't watched yet but I really needed this🥺

[@jamiewilliams8107]

Acceptance is key to spiritual growth

[@rose_quartz_loveandlight]

thank you for this video, it's exactly what I was searching for this morning to renew my connection to Jesus ❤

[@laurynnicholson2418]

I just found your channel today and I thank God I did because you reminded me that God is the one person we shouldn’t be afraid to turn to. I hope you have an amazing 2023 ❤

[@user-pj5ie1gd4d]

thanks so much am really blessed today.

[@MukamiNjeru66]

So helpful

[@pinkflowers01]

great video, thank you 🥹

[@kamya_thatcutegirl1329]

I love video like this this was so help full

[@lavenderpatchouli1343]

I resonated with his video a lot. I think this is what I needed for myself this morning. I am not Christian, but I do believe in God as in the Creator in my Native American spiritually. God's love is powerful, neverending, and unconditional!

[@charlierose5825]

May God bless you, sister

[@starldn]

Thank you for this Amazing video, this has literally given me the clarity I need in order to move forward with GOD!

[@Omotayo.Adeyemi]

Thr part about Godly community veryyyy accurate

[@CarpeDiem-vs3cy]

Love ur hair

[@ForbsieLaLa]

This is the journey I am currently on but I am yet to find a group/church that I see myself getting baptized at. I know there is no church that can get me in their doors every Sunday but I want the right hands to bless me when I am ready.

[@discoverwithdebra6038]

Thank you sis for this . New follower here

[@user-ie2ij1hm3q]

thank you love for the great word may Allah blessing you more and more

[@simamkelebizani7963]

❤❤❤

[@teridolan8388]

❤

[@doseoflamide]

Do you recommend any churches in London?

[@deesott5123]

Jesus loves you and died for our sins

[@DebbyJaede]

FIRST 🥰🥰

[@CourtneyDaniella]

Girl you were on it!! That’s was like 10 seconds after the upload 😂 Appreciate youuu ❤️❤️

[@trinityoneal278]

I know Putting my input is late but I’ve had toxic Christians in my family and I want to build a relationship with god in my own way and I’ve struggled with this because when I think of god from what my family tells me about god makes me feel like what I believe is okay and what I feel is right is wrong because it says it in the Bible. And instead of trying to hear what I have to say or just listen to what I have to say I get shut down and get lectured about the Bible’s teachings and what my beliefs are on sexuality and gender identity is wrong. I do listen to them an I do try to disrespect when they discuss this, but when I try to tell them what I think I end up feeling disrespected and in turn I end up be disrespected because I feel like I’m willing to listen to them why ain’t they willing to listen to me… sorry I went on a whole spill on this I just want to get a positive out look on god for my self not from anyone else.

[@SEHVEN_GODSCHILD]

🔥🔥🔥 ARE "YOU" YOUR THOUGHTS OR ARE THOUGHTS MOVING IN AWARENESS ITSELF. AM I EACH THOUGHT. IM ABLE TO GET CAUGHT IN WHATEVER STORY IS PRESENT AND ABLE TO PULL AWAY USING PURE AWARENESS. REPLACING THE SEPERATE SELF IDENTITY WITH DIVINE SOURCE AND OPERATING FROM THAT SPACE. I LOVE YOU❤❤❤

[@DanielHernandez-bl3yb]

Thanks sister for this video really help me alot amen 🙏❤️

[@midnightmorada2678]

Great advice👍👍

[@kjrparker]

sadly many of the churches i’ve found are queerphobic, ableist, sexist, classist, etc. it’s hard to find a supportive christian community as an aroace Black woman, and i certainly don’t want to perpetuate and support an entity that criticizes and harms communities in the name of Jesus

[@ForbsieLaLa]

I think we are having the same problem. Finding a church that we feel is here doing God's work and not just condemning

[@blessedandhighlyfavored9244]

Hi can I connect with you for help in my spiritual journey

[@foreverjunna]

This was such a great video! I just made a similar one on my channel 🥰🫶🏾

[@shanoya2670]

Only one sin is not forgiven Matthew 12:31 (KJV) Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.

[@cupcaketower101]

if i don’t consistently read the bible , does that make me a bad person in God’s eyes ?

[@waniokok1921]

No but ask God to search ur heart. Are you trying to read the Bible consistently and why? What’s ur motive?

[@cassaries7828]

I encourage you to return to your roots young lady. Your Orisha has requested your presence. It's not the first time you have heard the calling.

[@yzma6142]

Need this 🥲