Is it a sin to be afraid?

This is what I believe: Fear is not a sin, nor it is always unhealthy. Christians often believe that fear is sinful because ‘You are not trusting God when you are fearful.

How can I feel closer to God?

3 Ways to Grow Closer to God When You Feel Far Away

Reach Out. It can be easy to become overwhelmed by life, but instead of holding everything in, reach out for help.
Limit Distractions. Life is full of so many distractions and unfortunately there are many things that can hinder our walk with God.
Be Intentional.

How can I grow deeper with God?

10 Things To Help You Grow Deeper In Your Faith

Identify places in your life in which you need Jesus the most.
Get involved in a bible study or small group.
Find at least one blessing from God every day.
Find a friend or relative in which you can talk about God or scripture with to help you through life’s problems.
Turn to the gospel before anything else.

How do I stay in God’s presence?

In His presence, He has promised us blessings. Start a relationship with Christ and draw close to Him. Begin by opening up your mouth and saying, “Hi Jesus, it’s me again.” Pour out your heart to Him. Start a morning devotion and ask God to use for His glory. Avail yourself to God and watch Him use you.

What are the signs that the Holy Spirit is in you?

5 Signs You Have The Holy Spirit In You

1) Transformation.
2) Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit.
3) The Leading of the Holy Spirit.
4) Speaking in Tongues.
5) Testing the Spirits.

Can you lose the Holy Spirit?

Once we have become God’s child through faith, we receive the Holy Spirit, and God promises us that we will never lose His Spirit. In some Bible passages, it seems that we can lose the Holy Spirit. But we have to compare that with other passages in the Bible.

How do I open my heart to God?

8 Tips to enhance and allow God to open my heart to Jesus

1 Be quiet. Listening is passive.
2 Be thankful. Start knowing my own heart by examining what I am truly thankful for from Jesus.
3 Be repentant. Recall where I went wrong.
4 Be humble. I am not god.
5 Be believing/trusting. Read the bible.
6 Be honest. Sometimes this is the hardest one.
7 Be loving.
8 Be faithful.

Does God reward good deeds?

All the Holy Spirit wants us to know is that good deeds are indeed only rewarded by God not man but God still uses man to accomplish his purposes. We must also learn the act of listening to the Holy Spirit in our giving so that we do not give wrongly to miss what God has for us.