Devotional

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Walking with God is similar to any other relationship. It develops over time using active communication and commitment to grow real and deep. Having a regular time with God through reading of the Bible and prayer is a very important practice in developing a relationship with God (just as regular time with one's spouse is critical in developing a healthy marriage).

This regular time with God is sometimes called a "devotional" or a "quiet time." And while it can certainly become a religious and legalistic endeavor if not careful, it is also one of the basic practices that Christians have done over thousands of years to help grow in faith.

At Riverside, we believe simple and relational practices like a devotional can really help deepen our walk with God. So our pastor (and at times others) blog their daily walk with God at www.RiversideBlog.org. This is a great first step in starting a regular time with God. Check it out, join the conversation, and hopefully it can help start a rhythm of life where we simply walk with God.