More Like Me: A Guide to Closeness for Individuals

I’d Like You More If You Were More like Me tackles one of life's essential inquiries: How can I build a stronger connection with both God and others? According to John Ortberg, we were designed for profound connections. He asserts that individuals thrive in life when they have deep connections, but inevitably struggle when they lack them. The hurdle to forming these deep connections often lies in the stark differences between individuals, both in relation to God and to each other.

However, the author offers a ray of hope by emphasizing that connectedness is not contingent on similarities, but rather on shared experiences. By inviting others to partake in shared experiences, a connection is formed. This can involve anything from witnessing a beautiful sunset, enjoying a meal together, engaging in a stimulating conversation over coffee, taking a walk, or even light-hearted teasing. Furthermore, by sharing these experiences with God, individuals can draw closer to Him as well. As evidenced by the fact that God sent His son to live as a human being, demonstrating His desire to connect with humanity through shared human experiences.

This realization removes the ambiguity surrounding what a close relationship with God truly entails. Thus, an intimate relationship with God and others need not be a mere platitude, but rather a daily reality.

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