do you know the signs that you're getting closer to God number one whenever you sin or even get the thought of sinning it feels uncomfortable you feel disgusted or better yet after you sin you feel guilty and a deep conviction in your heart this is a sign that God is working in you and that the holy spirit is dwelling in you having guilt after you sin isn't a bad thing God doesn't convict us to shame us he convicts us to lead to repentance so that we can grow closer to him number two you start to
stand out more in sinful environments the worldly activities in those environments don't interest you anymore it feels uncomfortable and awkward when you're in that environment this is God changing your heart not to control you but so you can be more aligned with God's will 1 Corinthians 1533 says do not be deceived evil company corrupts good character now the third sign that you're getting closer to God than you think and this one's a personal one is when your conversations with many people begin to get dry and lack substance this could include your closest friends as you
get closer to God and your character aligns with God's will you realize you don't have much in common with some people it's not that you're better than them it's just that you are on a different path your desires are different your heart is in a different place and you find that many conversations are worldly God calls us to walk in spirit not in flesh meaning we turn away from worldly things and focus on God and His principles Romans 12:2 says do not be conformed to this world but be transformed formed by the renewing of your
mind does this mean you can't interact with everyone you meet or that you have to cut off all your friends who don't follow Christ no following God doesn't mean we're perfect we all sin and fall short of God's glory god calls us to love one another because we are all brothers and sisters Sons and Daughters of God so be kind to everyone and be open to planting the seed be the person Christ has called you to be loving kind and self-controlled the last sign that you're getting closer to God is when you start to feel
at peace no matter what's going on whether your life is going as expected or if there's chaos you still feel that peace it's unexplainable and it comes from being so immersed in the present and knowing deep down that it's all in God's hands it's that trust you have deep down in your heart heart that God will take care of you and provide for you