He offers His friendship to the godly.
PROVERBS 3:32 (NLT)
Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.
JAMES (NLT)
"Like any friendship, you must work at developing your friendship with God. It won't happen by accident. It takes desire, time, and energy." p92
"We obey God, not out of duty or fear or compulsion, but because we love Him and trust that He knows what is best for us. We want to follow Christ out of gratitude for all he has done for us, and the closer we follow Him, the deeper our friendship becomes." p95
"True friendship isn't passive; it acts. When Jesus asks us to love others, help the needy, share our resources, keep our lives clean, offer forgiveness, and bring others to Him, love motivates us to obey immediately." p96
"We are often challenged to do "great things" for God. Actually, God is more pleased when we do small things for Him out of loving obedience. They may be unnoticed by others, but God notices them and considers them acts of worship.
Great opportunities may come once in a lifetime, but small opportunities surround us every day. Even through such simple acts as telling the truth, being kind, and encouraging others, we bring a smile to God's face. God treasures simple acts of obedience more than our prayer, praise, or offerings." p96
Point to Ponder: I'm as close to God as I choose to be.
Verses to Remember: "Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you." JAMES 4:8a (NLT)
Question to Consider: What practical choices will I make today in order to grow closer to God?
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