What constitutes a relationship with God? Is it having a public ministry? Is it about working? Is it having knowledge of the bible? All of these are part of it, but, it's easy to become corrupted from recognition or money or knowledge.It's about having truth and integrity on the inside. It's about being honest and open, loving and caring, showing and being disciplined. All of these are the outcome of God's Spirit living inside of us. Jesus converses with us everyday [if we will listen]. Our mind thinks on God because when we don't that is Satan's time.
It is ultimately walking in the footsteps of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ [dying to ourselves first then if called martyrdom] We fear God and love God and obey God according to His Word and Spirit. Faith cometh by hearing God's Word the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 10:17 12:16