Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 26 April 2026 (In Touch) Sunday Message
Charles Stanley Daily Devotional TOPIC: Intimacy With God
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY: Romans 8:14-17
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How would you characterize your relationship with God? Would you say He is like a friend you meet occasionally for coffee? Or would you say He’s a valued member of your household who is included in every aspect of daily life? Most likely, the nature of your bond falls somewhere in between.
Whatever the state of your relationship with the Lord, be assured that He wants something closer and more meaningful. God desires a connection so deep and strong that words like friendship and fellowship cannot fully describe it.
Of all the creatures on earth, human beings are the only ones made in God’s image. Like Him, we can think, reason, feel, and make choices, though we do none of these things as fully or perfectly as He does.
Jesus called His followers “friends” (John 15:15), and Paul wrote that believers are sons of God (Galatians 4:7). Those are not distant, impersonal relationships! When we spend time with the Lord, we grow as close to Him as a beloved child to a father.
Some believers have the mistaken idea that doing something “Christian” is the way to make God happy. But the way to please our Father is by being Christian. He wants us to live in such a way that others see He is our Father and best friend.
Bible in One Year: 2 Kings 13-15
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: You are already known, loved, and wanted by God. His favor is a gift, not a reward.
Dr. Charles F. Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries and a New York Times best-selling author. Throughout his ministry, he demonstrated a keen awareness of people’s needs and provided Christ-centered biblically based principles for everyday life.
