Draw Near to God
Key Scripture: James 4:8 (KJV) Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Context God’s nearness is not earned but welcomed. James ties drawing near with repentance because sin dulls our desire and divides our devotion. To cleanse hands is to turn from actions that grieve the Spirit; to purify hearts is to allow God to simplify our motives. Drawing near is practical: quieting the …