Kid DEES~~~~~~~~Close to God

Psalm 73:28 It’s good for me to draw near to God; I put my trust in Him, I will declare all His works.
Have you ever thought it was good to be “near” your mom or dad or someone? Admit it; your first reaction was probably, “no way.” For some there is truth in that because of neglect and abuse but let’s set that aside and think of those in your life that are good to you.

There are times when you are scared, in need of protection, guidance, love and attention that make it good to be near them. We never seem to have a problem drawing near them when we want something or have a need we’d like them to fill. Once that need is fulfilled we can’t get away quick enough, we want to be on our own, doing it our way.

Just as we make a choice to “be near” our family and friends emotionally when it suits what we want, we do the same to Jesus. We have the tendency to draw near at our convenience when it suits what we want. However as soon we get what we are after we put a great distance between us and God.

The next thing we know when something goes wrong and we don’t feel like God is near we wonder where He went. The truth is we are the ones that moved not God. Drawing near to God is a choice we need to make and keep on a daily basis. It’s a choice only we can make for ourselves. One we will never regret.

It starts with spending time adventuring through the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John found in the first part of the New Testament of the Bible. Put yourself on the boat when Jesus calmed the storm. Imagine yourself as the crippled man on the mat whose friends lowered him through the roof of a house to be healed by Jesus. The more you read the more you will get to know Him. Don’t try to live out a relationship with Him through some else like your mom or grandma, establish one of your own. Talk to Him daily in prayer and praise. Consult Him when you are sad, reach out to Him when you are lost, turn to Him first when you are seeking. Before you know it you will feel and see the nearest you share because of the efforts you were willing to put in to it.

OUR PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father thank you for being there for us to draw near to You. Forgive us Lord for thinking You are the one who has to make the first move. Help us Lord to put our trust where it needs to be in You. We declare all Your works and give You the praise for what You are doing and can do in our lives as a result of staying close to You in our hearts, thinking, and actions.

© 2009 Karen J. Gillett @ Pencil Marks and Recipes Publishing