you'll see this, when God knows you're ready.

if you want to live a life that pleases him and follows his heart here's what it looks like first your relationship with God is everything you don't just know about him you know him you spend time with him in prayer not just to ask for things but to talk to listen to pour out your heart and to align yourself with his will it's not about waiting for Sun days or special occasions your whole life becomes worship whether you're at work at home or with friends you honor him in everything you do and when life gets

tough you trust him you believe he's working everything out for your good even when it doesn't make sense if you love God you'll love people too you'll see others through his eyes is not for their race status or background but as his children you'll encourage the weary help those in need and listen to the lonely you won't just give money or things you'll give your time your attention and your heart and when people hurt you you'll forgive them not because it's easy but because God forgave you you'll pray for those those who wrong you bless

those who curse you and show the kind of love that doesn't make sense to the world if you want to please God you'll live by his word the Bible won't just be a book you read it'll be the guide you live by you'll let it shape your thoughts your choices and your character you'll turn away from sin not because you're scared of punishment but because you know his way lead to freedom and joy you'll walk in Integrity your words will be truthful your actions honorable you'll avoid gossip speak kindly and build others up you'll be

Dependable humble and selfless not seeking recognition but pointing everything back to God if you truly follow his heart you'll trust him completely L when life feels uncertain you won't rely on your own understanding instead you'll lean on his wisdom knowing his plans are always better even in Trials you'll stay patient because you know he's using them to make you [Music] stronger loving God means you'll care about Justice and mercy you won't turn away when you see someone suffering you'll speak up for The Voice defend the oppressed and work to write what's wrong but at the

same time you'll show Mercy you'll be kind and compassionate even to those who don't deserve it because you know how much mercy God has shown you you'll also live with humility and gratitude you won't boast about your successes because you'll know everything you have comes from him you'll thank him daily finding Joy even in hard times because your treasure isn't in this world it's in heaven you'll guard your heart too you'll be mindful of what you watch listen to and think about you'll choose things that bring you closer to him knowing that your thoughts shape

your actions and through it all you'll keep an eternal perspective you'll live for more than just this life you'll store up Treasures in Heaven not chasing the fleeting pleasures of the world you'll look forward to the day when you hear well done good and faithful servant and you'll live every day preparing for that moment this is what it means to truly love God it's not always easy but it's worth it because when you walk closely with him you'll find peace joy and a purpose that nothing in this world can offer now you might be thinking

I'm so far away from God but I desire to get closer to God here's the truth you can't do it on your own no matter how hard you try you'll fall short you'll struggle you'll mess up and you'll feel the weight of your imperfections but here's the good news God never asked you to do it alone the life God calls you to isn't something you achieve through sheer willpower or effort it's something only the Holy Spirit can do in you and through you without him you'll fail but with him all things are possible the first

step is to surrender to the Holy Spirit how admit that you need help that you can't do this on your own invite the Holy Spirit into your life and ask him to guide you strengthen you and transform you he's not just your helper he's your power source the holy spirit gives you the strength to resist temptation the wisdom to navigate life's challenges and the courage to live boldly for God he changes your heart so that obeying God isn't a burden but a joy he gives you a deep desire to know God more and to live

in a way that pleases him secondly stay connected to God you'll need to stay connected to God daily just like a branch needs to stay attached to the vine to bear fruit you need to stay connected to Jesus to grow spend time in prayer not just to ask for things but to build a relationship with him open his word every every day letting it speak to you and shape your life the Holy Spirit uses the word of God to renew your mind he reminds you of God's promises convicts you when you stray and leads you

back to the truth the more time you spend with God the more you'll see the Holy Spirit working in you living by the spirit requires Faith you might not always feel strong or capable but God's word says his spirit is in you and his power is made perfect in your weakness trust him even when you don't feel it trust that he's working in you even when you don't see it the holy spirit will produce his fruit in your life love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness and self-control these aren't things you for for they're

the natural result of staying connected to him when you stumble don't give up keep coming back to God the Holy Spirit isn't discouraged by your failures he's committed to finishing the work he started in you so if you want to be the person who seeks daily to follow God's heart start here surrender stay connected depend on him and walk by faith he will guide you Empower you and transform you into the person he's called you to be [Music]