How to Walk with God - Dr. Anita

Summary

Dr. Anita teaches that faith is a steady, intentional walk—not an instant leap. Believers should learn to walk before God, follow God, and walk with God.

Practicing Faith

• Faith can coexist with pain and difficult emotions. Dr. Anita describes arriving at church grieving and physically weak, yet continuing to trust God while crying. Sorrow, fear, or anger do not automatically mean someone lacks faith.
• Faith grows through steady practice. Like building fitness by walking up hills over time, consistency strengthens faith. The goal is not simply to obtain a desired outcome, but to become steadfast in trusting God.
• Look beyond immediate circumstances. Using the delay in starlight as an illustration, she explains that what people can currently see may not reveal the whole picture. She encourages listeners to focus on what is unseen and eternal, and to set their minds on “things above” (Colossians 3:2).

Walking with God

• Walk before God through obedience. Dr. Anita urges listeners to pursue righteous living—not out of fear or condemnation, but out of love for God. Examples include disciplining habits, choosing healthy relationship boundaries, and avoiding places or influences that pull someone away from their values.
• Follow Jesus by learning from His example. She recommends reading the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—to understand how Jesus spoke and acted, especially under pressure, rather than relying only on others’ interpretations.
• Let God set the destination and route. She contrasts asking God merely to accompany us where we have chosen to go with choosing to follow where God leads.
• Seek God as a rewarder. Drawing on Hebrews 11:5–6, she says faith includes believing that God exists and rewards those who diligently seek Him. She presents Enoch as an example of someone whose close walk with God pleased Him.

Applying Faith

Dr. Anita suggests asking God about one’s calling and what to do in the Kingdom. She also encourages people to consider whether their daily choices—especially how they cope with emotional or physical pain—are grounded in faith. Vaping and excessive distraction are offered as examples to reflect on, not as a universal rule.

New believers are encouraged to build a relationship with Jesus through Scripture, church, and fellowship with other believers. The sermon closes with an invitation to receive Jesus and a prayer for the gift of faith.

Notable References

• Speaker: Dr. Anita
• Locations: Orange County, California, in her walking example; Rome, where she describes visiting a place associated with Paul
• Products and texts: The Bible, particularly the Gospels and red-letter editions. A vape is mentioned as an example of a potentially harmful habit, not as a recommended product.