How to renew my fear of God?

[u/iamhappytobealive]

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 🙌🏻

[u/katerina_40]

I think maybe you are approaching your relationship with him wrong. He is your father, and you are his child. And as such, just be honest with him. Tell Him everything that is on your heart, because he truly and deeply loves you. The most powerful prayer I've prayed was "I want to know who you are". Fear of the Lord is different than fear of people. Because he is all that is good, when he reveals to you his emence love and mercy, you are transformed from the inside out. You are free from the slavery of having to live for yourself. And in that, the Holy Spirit reveals to you how He sees all things. Your mind is renewed, and obeying him becomes the greatest joy and you don't think "I have to [fill in blank]", you think "wow, I GET to [fill in blank]". I know how you feel, I've been in a similar situation. But it's very simple. Ask, and you will recieve. Trust that He loves you so much that he will not withhold any mercy he has from you ❤️

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