#soap # Philippians 03 ## Title: I Want to Truly Know God ## Scripture: (Philippians 3:10) “My aim is to know him, to experience the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings, and to be like him in his death,” (NET) ## Observation: You don’t truly know someone until you marry them. I’ve even heard this from someone who once lived with someone before marrying them. He said there is something different about being married and realizing you are now joined with this person completely. This is an example of what God wants with us. He doesn’t want a dating relationship where we see each other on occasion. He wants to be close with us for the long term. Examine your relationship with God. Do you see Him as your Sunday date or as your daily companion? ## Application: Take a “next step” to get closer to God. Ask Him to be with you in every moment. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being the truest friend.