“Come
near to God and he will come near to you” (James 4:8a, NIV).
If I draw near to God, He is near me. This is a promise that never fails! If I seek Him, I will find Him. This verse is more that just a promise to feel His presence. It is a requirement to live a spiritually mature life– trusting that when I draw close to Him, He is there to take care of me. In every fearful moment or problem or trial or circumstance, I immediately turn to Him. Even when I can't voice the words, He hears the cry of my heart, and lifts me from the despair that drowns me.
At
times I cry out in my brokenness, but there is no need for me to say
anything. There is no need for me to plead desperately. There is no
need to make vain promises for Him to hear. Before a word is on my
lips, He knows my need. All I must do is come to Him and He stills my
racing heart and terrifying thoughts. At His feet I lay down my fears
and burdens. When I draw close to Him, He always comes near to me.
His help comes in answer to my heart's need.
Not
only does His help come, but He is with me. It is a sweet closeness
of His spirit with mine which always brings peace no matter what
happens. If I draw close to Him, I shall never fear. If I draw close
to Him, He is constantly with me. If I draw close to Him, He is my
strength and my deliverer. If I draw close to Him, He is my answer
for all the questions of life. If I draw close to Him, He fills my
life with peace and joy. He is everything I need.....if I draw close
to Him.
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