What A Real Relationship With God Should Be Like, By Zodiac Sign
Everyone wants to be spiritual, but not everyone has a personal relationship with God.
pexels It's difficult having a relationship with an entity who doesn’t respond in the way a human does.
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Some people have decided that God simply doesn't exist so they connect with the universe in other ways exchanging meditation for prayer, and scripture for mantras that help elevate their soul to higher awareness.
Having a relationship with God is a lot more than just going to church/synagogue/mosque every Sunday. It's more than prayers, rituals or practices that are done in a certain way or on a particular day.
Even people who do go to church and claim to be a person of faith has to prove that they are in an actual relationship with God.
If you've ever been outside of a church parking lot once the sermon has ended, you can easily tell that the first question that every religious person should ask themselves is what are they doing outside of their place of worship?
You can preach all day about forgiveness but are you forgiving that person who may have done you wrong in the past?
You can preach all day about giving back but are you putting your money where your mouth is, it isn’t an equal value for all of us but it should be an equal sacrifice.
You can preach all day about volunteering but are you spending a weekend or your free time helping out a homeless shelter.
These are all questions that we shouldn’t just pass along as simple platitudes that mean nothing. These are questions that show to God how much we are following his footsteps.
How you have a relationship with God is ultimately different for everyone, some people can draw or sing their heart out.
Some people can go out and protest on certain political issues that infringe on religious freedom. Some people can go traveling the world to different churches such as the Vatican and soap up the atmosphere to be with like-minded individuals in a community.
Having a relationship with God is important because it gives people an inner meaning.
We see that people who portray themselves as fewer religious tend to be less happy.
A lot of that has to do with the emptying of the American soul, we have moved from a society of faith and community to a society of tribalism and isolation.
Nevertheless, there are different ways to have a real relationship with God without ever stepping into a church or being of a particular faith practice.
These are the best ways to get to know the power of the universe, based on the zodiac sign.
ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
Aries love overcoming challenges and breaking through barriers. These kinds of challenges could lead you to become a volunteer firefighter for example. Being connected with God involves protecting the people he created, so doing that kind of work can be up your alley.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
Taurus loves to jam out to music. So what is perfect for you is to go on Spotify and look up religious bands or singers. Find people that you like, and go out to a concert to see them.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)
Geminis likes do include reading books. During your free time as a way to connect with God, you can read your religious book if you haven't. You can read books on authors who express their passion. If you truly want to you can journalize your own thoughts about it.
CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
Cancer love to help family and friends. Let’s face it everyone has some sort of problem they're dealing with it and most of the time you probably hear about it. If you have free time do something to help your family/friend get out of that situation.
LEO (July 23 - August 22)
Leos prefer going to theatres and taking vacations. This can be a key moment to plan a vacation to Rome to be inside the Vatican, or you can go to Jerusalem and visits the historical sites.
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
Virgo's are attentive to the sick and elderly. This could lead you into multiple choices. Perhaps you can form a better relationship with God by volunteering at certain organizations. Charity is a way to form a bond with God.
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LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
Libras loves to go outdoors and connect with nature. This can lead you to go on a retreat with a group, or possibly traveling to a cabin in the woods to have alone time with you and God. Just praying.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
Scorpios may appear fierce but they have a softer side. Connecting with God is doing things that speak his world. Donating to an organization really does put forth that message for Scorpios.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
Sagittarius tend to be more financially responsible than a lot of people. They try and save every penny in their wallet or purse. How about rather than buying a delicious $5 box from Taco Bell you put that money towards a GoFundMe campaign. They always need more donors.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
They value meditation, so truly find time throughout your day to pray to God. It doesn’t have to be formal like going to mass, it can simply be talking to him for a minute before you go to bed. Whatever works best for you.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)
Aquarius loves to fight for causes and get out there. Whatever religious action you’re passionate about you can join or volunteer at political campaigns or organizations that share your belief.
PISCES (February 19 - March 20)
Pisces are very musical and creative so trying to create religious music or listening to it will bring you happiness. It will also bring you closer to God.
Steven Hall is a writer who covers astrology, pop culture and relationship topics.