Friday, September 4

Scripture:
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”James 4:8

Observation:

You can be as close to God as you want to be; it is a decision we make to draw near, or to be distant. Are there fences in your life that are holding you back from Him? “FENCE” is a helpful acronym to identify the types of things that can keep us separated from God:

F – False concept of God

E – Embittered relationships

N – No desire

C – Can’t find the time

E – Excusing sin, not repenting

Application:

Identify if there are fences that have been holding you back from closeness with God.

Prayer:

Lord, forgive me for the fences I’ve put up that have separated me from you. I want to be like Moses, climbing the mountain to see your face. I lay ______ down now. Give me the courage and the strength to keep laying those things down so that I can draw closer to you. Amen.