As an adult I have moved from place to place often. Since I am extremely introverted, making friends has been difficult. I don’t know much about friendship development, but I do know that I must enter new relationships with a humble attitude. Starting off with self-centered speech and a know-it-all attitude never gets me far. I am far better off listening and trying to understand others first.
In some ways, beginning a relationship with God is similar. To start a relationship with God, we must begin with humility. Salvation begins with acknowledging our sinfulness and need for a Savior. To further develop our relationship with God, we must confess our dependence on Him. When we desire to get even closer to Him, we must come to Him with a humble attitude of praise and thanksgiving. As we get to know Him better, the praises and thanks will flow from an understanding of His grace and mercy toward us.
Psalm 100:4 says, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!”
Reluctant Retiree 