Friendship with God

Notes and Quotes“Looking at this passage can change how we look at the Bible if we let it. In this passage, it talks about knowing God's plans and how he has shared that with us. We can look at God's word, at the Bible as getting to know the heart of God.  We can look at his commands as knowing what God wants for us, what is good for us. God's word is a window into knowing him. It's an invitation to friendship. Will we be called a friend of God?” – Erin Michele Click here for a full transcript of the show.  Journaling Questions:·      Are you tempted to try and bring fruit without remaining in the vine?·      Do God’s commands seem overwhelming to keep? Why?·      If you could view God’s words and commands in the Bible as words from a friend how would your perception of them change?·      Do you trust God’s heart in what he asks of you?·      Have you in the past or currently resented the demands that the Bible have put on your life?·      Do you believe that God wants good for us because he is our friend?·      What step does the truth of John 15 bring you to consider?  ·      Are you willing to take that step? Looking for a tool to help you engage more in God’s word and the desires of his heart? Sign up here to receive free Bible study and journaling tool to help explore your next step to trusting God more fully.  I want to hear from you! You can find me and join in the conversation on Facebook and Instagram @stepstotrusting.Hashtag your story of God’s faithfulness and stepping out in faith. #stepstotrusting Verses mentioned in the episode:·      John 15·      1 John 1:9·      Ephesians 2:10 Special thanks to Jim Dougherty for creating the music for the show! Check out his Album City of God on Spotify or Apple Music.