The first step you can take to get closer to God is to give up control. Admit that you need and depend on Him. Jesus was the son of God and He made a point to humble himself before His Father.
Reading and studying the Bible is so important. We can’t become like Christ if we don’t read God’s living word. The more time you spend in scripture and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you, the more opportunities you’ll have to hear God’s wisdom and guidance for your life.
Prayer is a simple yet powerful conversation between you and God and if you make prayer a priority, it will knit your heart closer to God. In fact, Jesus modeled prayer for us often in scripture.
God asks us to do three simple things as Christians: love others, serve others, and unite with other believers. The best way to do all of these is to get involved at church. Look into your church’s fellowship programs and join a small group or attend a weekly bible study.
In addition to your church group, find a community of believers that can encourage and support you outside of the church. Maybe it’s a group of co-workers that you trust to pray for you during a tough work week. Or maybe it’s the group of moms at soccer practice or gymnastics.