"Drawing Near"

James 4:8 "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."

When l wake up each day l am immediately aware that l am a created being. I am a living soul. I am a man in need of a Savior. When my eyes open and my thoughts begin to form l am immediately aware that l am not alone. God is with me and in me and of me and for me. I begin to consider who He is and what l am.

As l begin my day l think about how much God loves me, and how He has cared for me and blessed me. I think about what is real and true and important. I consider what is lovelly and true, good and precious. This is the process of drawing near to God. With this effort l sense His presence and His glory. I know He is near. I know He loves me and cares. When l pull in close to Him l feel Him closer to me. I know He is in me. We, He and l, will do this day together.

Thank you Lord for being so close. Help me draw near as often as l need to and especially at the beginning of each new day.

In His presence,
Pastor Fred