How do I lean on God?

How I Lean on God in a Bad Week
  1. Set Aside the Emotions. First, just go ahead and stop beating yourself up for your emotions. ...
  2. Go Ahead and Cry. Read some Psalms. ...
  3. Turn to Scripture. I have a few Scripture passages that I turn to when I am struggling. ...
  4. Find A Heart Song. ...
  5. Go to Church. ...
  6. Talk to Other Believers. ...
  7. Lean on God.
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How do you fully lean on God?

Leaning on God is simply put the act of relying on God. It's not running ahead without seeking His wisdom.
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How Do You Lean On God?
  1. Pray big, bold, specific, strategic prayers. ( ...
  2. Remind yourself of God's promises. ( ...
  3. Take control of your thoughts. ...
  4. Let God lead.
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How do you lean into Jesus?

We lean toward the person to whom we speak. We desire to hear Jesus clearly and to share with Him the desires of our hearts. We want to “lean in” to Jesus Christ, our Savior. The promise of James 4:8, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you,” is Lean into Jesus Ministries' promise verse.
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How can I start focusing on God?

"Create a margin in your day to invest in reading and memorizing Scripture, meditating, praying, or journaling. Become part of a community in which you pray and worship with others who share your faith and provide mutual encouragement to focus upon God. Find a place of Christian service as a follower of Jesus Christ."
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Why we should lean on God?

For those who feel weak and need rest, for those at their wits' end in times of trouble, at times when we just don't know what to do, the idea of God being with us, holding us with his everlasting arms, gives us a chance to rest. In effect, leaning on his everlasting arms allows us to “let go, and let God.”
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When You Lean On God You Take The Pressure Off Yourself | Joyce Meyer



What does God say about leaning on your own understanding?

[5] Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. [6] In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
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What does it mean to fully rely on God?

Nothing we go through, whether good or bad, we go through alone. God is with us every step of the way. It is important to rely on God and to remember that He is always with us. God provides help when we need it and in the ways we need it most. Sometimes He even provides help in ways we didn't even know we needed.
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How can I focus on God instead of problems?

5 Ways to Focus on God (and Not the World)
  1. Consistent Bible Study.
  2. Constant Prayer.
  3. Read Books that Grow Your Faith.
  4. Preach the Truth to Yourself.
  5. Recount Your Blessings.
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How can I draw closer to God daily?

12 WAYS TO GET CLOSER TO GOD RIGHT NOW
  1. Get quiet. ...
  2. Read your bible. ...
  3. Write out your prayers in a dedicated notebook; these can be for others or yourself. ...
  4. Go for a walk and talk with God. ...
  5. Meditate on Scripture. ...
  6. Put on some worship music and immerse yourself in the melody and lyrics. ...
  7. Marvel at the world God has created.
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How can I focus on Jesus only?

3 Ways to Focus on Jesus Every Day
  1. 1) Begin your day with prayer.
  2. 2) Spend time giving God praise and thanks.
  3. 3) Read the Bible – every day.
  4. “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
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What does the Bible say about doing things in your own strength?

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." The Good News: God is always there for us, so we can be strong in knowing that He always has our backs. "If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small."
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Can you not be anxious about anything?

““Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).
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Who trust in the Lord?

"But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit."
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How can I hear God's voice?

How to practice listening prayer
  1. Come to God with your request for guidance. ...
  2. Wait in silence for God to speak for 10-12 minutes. ...
  3. Jot down any Scripture, songs, impressions, or pictures God gives you. ...
  4. Share how God spoke to you with your prayer partners and follow God's will.
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How can I grow my relationship with God?

So, how should you begin to develop a deeper relationship with God?
  1. Spend time with him through prayer and by reading his word. ...
  2. Talk to God everywhere. ...
  3. Develop a relationship with others. ...
  4. Listen to God's voice and practice obedience to his word. ...
  5. Be Willing to Trust Him with your heart.
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How can I improve my relationship with God?

5 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship with God
  1. Humble Yourself and Pray. Prayer is more than reciting words. ...
  2. Read and Study Your Bible. Think of your Bible as a handbook. ...
  3. Join a Group of Like-Minded Believers. ...
  4. Do for Others. ...
  5. Seek Out Your Spiritual Gifts.
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How do you fix Jesus eyes?

Fixing your eyes on Jesus is turning your attention to the instruction, position, and admonitions of the Lord. You have to know what Jesus said about who He is, where He is, what He has done, and what He will do. That means you have to read the bible and grow in the knowledge of Jesus.
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How do you rely on God through hard times?

I took some time to reflect on how my faith guides me during my life so I could offer some guidance to you.
  1. Maintain your faith at all times. I really don't separate good times or hard times from my faith. ...
  2. Find practices that bring you peace. ...
  3. Lay your struggles before God. ...
  4. Rely on your support systems. ...
  5. Find the good.
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How do you hand over your problems with God?

Ask Him for comfort and compassion for and from your family. Ask Him to help you talk with them and tell them that you love them, even as they struggle to understand you. Ask Him to take your problems and turn them into solutions. Ask Him to show you how to understand and love yourself as He does.
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What it looks like to Rely on God?

Relying on God is the process of telling yourself that you don't have all the answers and committing yourself to prayer when faced with frustrating situations. It requires trusting that God not only cares but is real and able to make a tangible difference in your life.
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What does it mean to hold on to Jesus?

A more literal translation of the phrase “remained loyal” from the verse above is “cling” or “hold tightly.” Jesus is saying: “you held onto your faith in me when the going got tough.” Even after their friend Antipas died for his faith, the Pergamenes “held on” to Jesus.
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Does God want us to be self-reliant?

The gospel teaches us to become self-reliant temporally and grow spiritually and to help others do the same. Doctrine and Covenants 42:39: “I will consecrate of the riches of those who embrace my gospel among the Gentiles unto the poor of my people who are of the house of Israel.”
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What does the Bible say about not getting your way?

If we believe in and rely on God when things don't go our way, we increase our faith in him and trust he is watching over us and guiding our paths as we do our best to move forward. We're told in Proverbs to “trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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Do not be wise on your own eyes?

Do not be wise in your own eyes, fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. The fourth wise saying of this chapter, like the others, is a couplet of two verses with both commands and promises.
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What does it mean to trust in the Lord?

A God who does care, even when it feels like He doesn't. Trusting in God means that whatever we suffer, in the end, can be used for our — all of our — ultimate good.
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