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Draw near

What is the pint of Bible study, reading devotionals, praying, fasting and worship?

Pretty simple...

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


We want Gods help. He made us. He put us where we are. He's a good, kind, loving God. He has plans for us that are good. He's preparing a place for you for eternity. He is a God we can trust. We can trust what we read in his Word. We can trust that he hears our prayers and sees our heart when we fast. He hears and sees our worship. 

Speaking of fasting-- this week my eating is for my health. Clean up my body. Take a break from my coffee addiction (have y'all see Mila's coffee video? "Yawns are silent screams--- for coffee 😂) but starting next week, my eating will be a reminded of this verse. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Want chocolate? Pray instead. Want fried chicken? Long for God's direction instead. Let the cravings of your mouth and stomach point you to deeper, more important cravings of your heart. 

Would y'all like to hear what else is in this paragraph? 


Yep, that's right. Davin Bellamy was preaching from the word. (Now I don't actually know that for sure, but I do know it's in the word) 

Our time with the Lord humbles us. It reminds us who we are and whose we are. It puts us back in our place and puts God back on the throne. The dictionary says to humble yourself is "to lower (someone) in dignity or importance." We are the ones he created. He's the wise one. He's the one in control. And he's trustworthy. He is worthy of our trust. 

He's got great big plans for the 5 of us! Let's daw dear to God and keep listening to what they are!! 

Love y'all 


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