Magnificent Life

Draw Nearer to God! "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 Draw nearer and closer to God because He is taking record. Draw near to him. Do not be afraid of him, for he is with you; He will not abandon your soul in his presence. Draw near to him, and He will give you rest. He will show you the secret place where the source of abundant life is found. He will teach and encourage you in the way you should go. I remember going to church when I was young and receiving a list of things we couldn't do. It seemed as if everything I enjoyed doing was on that list. It took me years to submit my entire life to God. However, there were some things on that list I still wanted to do. I was a regular active churchgoer, but I never fully dedicated my life and will to God. In Psalm 32:8-10, the Lord said, "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Do not be like the ho