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James 4

“Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.” - James 4:8 

REFLECT 

Think about your best friend. What made you best friends? I imagine it’s because you spent time getting to know one another by communicating, asking questions, and spending time together. Now think about your relationship with God. Are you spending time with Him by reading the bible, asking Him questions through prayer, and getting to know Him? Just like getting to know a friend, we have to choose to get to know God by pursuing Him. Making a decision to follow God is not a one-time thing; we have to continue to make it every day. When we choose to come near God, He will come near us. 

Questions 

1. How could you spend more time with God today?

2. What could make it easier for you to choose God over other things every day? 

3. Spending time with God doesn’t need to be done by yourself. Is there someone who could help you spend more time with God?

PRAY  

Lord, thank you for loving me each day. Please show me who You are as I choose to come close to you every day. I pray the more I pursue You, the more I get to know You. Amen.