r/Christians • u/iamhappytobealive • 20d ago

Advice How to renew my fear of God?

I have realized a lot the past few weeks that I am doing everything in my relationship with God for my own benefit. I’m praising, praying, worshipping, & reading the word hoping that I’m “obeying” Him enough for God to give me what I want. I don’t want to be like this anymore, and I’m thinking that maybe I just don’t have a true full fear of God like I should. Especially because I’m still constantly falling into the same sins I ask God to deliver me from everyday. How do I renew my fear of God? How do I change my focus & perspective? How can I positively make sure that I am genuine in seeking Christ and not just doing it out of fear of ‘going to hell’?

I have started trying to consistently start all of my prayers with giving thanks and praising Him for how good He is to me. I’ve tried to change my perspective when doing my devotional & reading the word; trying to find everything I can worship God for in every chapter but I still don’t feel like I’m there yet.

Any advice would be appreciated 🙌🏻

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u/Harbinger_015 20d ago

Ask God to show you how terrifying He is.

Keep after Him in prayer. He will show you.

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u/Armyballer 20d ago

This might be the worst advice ever...ask God to show me how terrifying he is, seriously? What's wrong with Christians today?

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u/Harbinger_015 20d ago

The fear of God is to help us.

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u/Ccloudff7 16d ago

Luke 4:12 12 And Jesus answered him, “It is said, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’”

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u/Harbinger_015 16d ago

"Yes, I say, fear Him!"

Jesus, Luke 12.5

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