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Can I outrun God?

It is impossible to outrun God and foolish to try. But God is so faithful. He continues to woo us even when we refuse His advances. Like sheep, we are prone to wander.
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Is it possible to run away from God?

The short answer is yes. There is no depth of sinfulness beyond God's reach. We are always on His radar screen, and He is ever ready to rescue us if we acknowledge Him and His ways. Is there hope for such people who run away from God?
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How can I chase God?

Chasing God is about taking the time to ask ourselves who or what we are pursuing, and deciding to put our time, energy and heart into getting closer to him. Everybody chases something. We all have things we keep at the forefront of our minds and consider immovable priorities, from our jobs to attention or comfort.
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What happens when you run from God?

Jonah shows that when you run from God, your life starts a downward trajectory. Your disobedience will cost you financially, physically, and relationally.
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How can I reach God fast?

12 WAYS TO GET CLOSER TO GOD RIGHT NOW
  1. Get quiet. ...
  2. Read your bible. ...
  3. Write out your prayers in a dedicated notebook; these can be for others or yourself. ...
  4. Go for a walk and talk with God. ...
  5. Meditate on Scripture. ...
  6. Put on some worship music and immerse yourself in the melody and lyrics. ...
  7. Marvel at the world God has created.
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You Can't Outrun God

Will God answer me if I fast?

Remember that fasting is not "earning" an answer to prayer. God cannot be blackmailed by human effort. God wants to answer our prayers and He answers out of grace.
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Is it possible to meet God?

Every human being can meet God*. This happens all the time, even though most people are unaware of it. Christians believe that experiencing deep joy has to do with experiencing God's presence. This is especially true for joy that leaves a good aftertaste following the event that caused the joy.
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What does God owe you?

God does not owe us anything. Interestingly, we owe Him everything. He has given us the opportunity for living eternally with Him. He has provided the opportunity for total and complete forgiveness for every wrong we have ever done or will do.
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Who tried to run away from God?

Jonah has tried to run away. He went to a place called Joppa, bought fare on a ship to go to a place called Tarshish, and then in verse 4…we are not very far into the book already, only verse 4: The Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up.
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Why would God let you go to heaven?

The only answer that will satisfy the question, “Why should I let you into heaven?” is this, “God, there is no reason at all that you should let me into heaven. I am a sinner. But I believe that Jesus died for my sins, and I am accepting His sacrifice on my behalf.”
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How do you test God?

To test God is to look at today's difficulties and say, “A loving God would never let me suffer in this way. Maybe if things get better, then I can trust Him.” To test God is to ask, as Israel did, “Is God with us or not?” God has shown us that He is with us; He has nothing to prove to us.
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How do I get out of God's way?

So how do we get out of God's way so that He can rescue us from death and continue the work He began in us (Philippians 1:6)? We need to trust Him, follow Him, live for Him, and think like Him. God bless.
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How do I let go and let God take control?

How to Let Go and Let God, One Day at a Time
  1. 1) Identify what you can control—and what you can't. ...
  2. 2) Address what you can control. ...
  3. 3) Surrender what you can't control. ...
  4. 4) Meditate on the promises of your faithful God. ...
  5. 5) Choose a “letting go” motto. ...
  6. 6) Resolve not to act on fear but on faith.
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Will we live with God forever?

God loves us so much and wants us to be with Him forever and to receive all the blessings He has for us in this lifetime and in the next lifetime after our physical death. John 3: 16-17 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
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How close is God to us?

He is not far away at any given moment. His spirit dwells within a child of God. God says he will dwell in us and walk among us; and he will be our God, and we shall be his people.
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Can God take away fear?

Psalm 34:4-5

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.” The Good News: Take your fears to the Lord and He will transform your life.
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Who saw God's back?

Moshe (Moses) asks God "Show me your glory." God responds that He cannot be seen by any human being. But, God tells Moshe, "Stand in the cleft of the rock" and "you will see My back, but My face must not be seen." (Exodus 33: 17-23) What does this mean?
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Who was the man God killed for pulling out?

The law in Deuteronomy allowing a man to refuse his duty was a concession to the reluctance to comply with the custom. Because of Onan's unwillingness to bear a child for his deceased brother, Yahweh was displeased with Onan and slew him also (Gen 38:10).
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Who was the man God took to heaven without dying?

Sacred Scripture teaches that Enoch and Elijah were assumed into heaven while still alive and not experiencing physical death.
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Is God OK with debt?

Though the Bible does not encourage financial debt, there is one debt it does encourage, and that is to love one another. Romans 13:8 “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” The Bible does not forbid debt, but it does not speak positively of it.
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How do I know God has forgiven me?

We are forgiven as we accept the mercy offered by Jesus Christ. It is in this way that our natures can be changed. In ancient times, the rituals and sacrifices of the law of Moses pointed the Israelites to the Savior's Atonement.
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Does God not want us to be in debt?

Deuteronomy 15:6 - If you are faithful in obeying God's commandments, you will be blessed and able to lend and not borrow. Deuteronomy 28:12 - You will lend to many nations but not have to borrow.
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Will we meet each other in heaven?

In fact, the Bible indicates we will know each other more fully than we do now. The Apostle Paul declared, "Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known" (1 Corinthians 13:12). It's true that our appearance will change, because God will give us new bodies, similar to Jesus' resurrection body.
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Can I walk with God?

Walking is a step by step process, and, similarly, the Christian life is a day by day process. To walk with God you must read His Word every day. Just as you must exercise faithfully to see physical results, so you must walk with God faithfully to grow. Walking with God also involves talking to Him.
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Can God actually talk to you?

Yes. Our God is a relational God, and one of His chief desires is to grow His relationship with humanity through regular communication. Throughout human history, God has initiated communication with humanity by speaking audibly to humans. He also speaks to us through the glory of His creation.
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