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b'In fifth grade, I wrote a report on Eleanor Roosevelt. For weeks I studied her, read many resources about her, and wrote down all kinds of information and facts about her. I even had to dress up like her to make my presentation to the class. By the end of all of that research, I knew just about everything about her. \\nBut even with all of my fact-gathering, I didn\\u2019t really know Eleanor Roosevelt at all. I knew about her, but I didn\\u2019t know her personally. I didn\\u2019t know her voice, her character, what made her laugh, or any of the things you know about someone when you have a close relationship with them.\\nThe same is true for our relationship with Jesus. We can participate in a multitude of good things: Bible studies, Christian camps, youth group, or Sunday school. But unless we are seeking to know Jesus better through these groups and activities, they are pointless. It\\u2019s all just head knowledge.\\nJesus wants more for us than just head knowledge. He desires a deep relationship with His people. As Christians, we have that relationship with God through Jesus, and, through the power of the Holy Spirit, our relationship with Christ becomes more and more central to our everyday lives.\\nLike any relationship, knowing Christ in deeper and deeper ways involves spending time with Him. Because of the Holy Spirit, Jesus is always with us (Romans 8:9). As we spend time in God\\u2019s Word, the Holy Spirit teaches us who Jesus is (John 14:26; 1 Corinthians 2:13-16). He also guides us throughout each day, so we can bring even our smallest worries and joys to Him, thanking Him for His deep, unconditional love for us.\\n\\u2022 What are some ways that you can integrate prayer into your daily life, both alone and with other people? \\u2022 What questions do you have for God? Ask Him! Every relationship involves questions, including your relationship with Jesus. \\u2022 As Christians, we are God\\u2019s family, united around getting to know Jesus deeply. Do you have a local church family who can help you in your pursuit of Christ? \\nI [Jesus] am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me. John 10:14 (NLT)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nEphesians 1:17-19; 2 Peter 3:18; 1 John 5:20'