Nothing draws us closer to God than His Word; when we study to show ourselves approved, we experience the same love and grace as the Son. Learning and our faith are how we understand and receive the Word. But, let’s be clear, our faith is not based on or influenced by our personal feelings; our faith is grounded in the Word of God and the Christ-like character in us. We cannot rely on our opinion of faith; we must rely on scripture and what is written to receive the truth, and the truth brings conviction and correction. Correction brings repentance, and repentance restores us to our Father. God wants to have a relationship with us. Still, in a relationship, both parties must be willing to join in fellowship, spend quality time with one another, and communicate. The same holds true in the relationship between God and His followers. He is always ready and able, but we must do our part and start drawing near. (Have you study today)
James 4:8 submits ourselves to God, resists the devil, and he will flee from us. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to us, cleanse our hands, and purify our hearts.
Father, You said, if we seek You while You may be found; call upon You while You are near, You will save us. Lord, let us forsake our wicked ways and our sinful thoughts; and be restored to You, and You will have compassion on us, and give us abundantly pardon. Father, we are Your sheep, and we listen to Your voice; You know us, and we know You, You give us eternal life, and no one can snatch us out of Your hand. Father, rid us of doubt and fear and replace them with the Fruit of courage and faith; so we will stand on Your Word and draw near to thee. Father, fill our hearts and minds with Your Spirit; so we can be submissive to You, in Jesus name, Amen.
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