Bible Question: I feel I have been so disobedient that it is difficult to pray or draw near to God. He has told me that my salvation is eternal. How do I draw near to God? What can bring me closer to Him? I have so much fear of His rejection that it is difficult to pray to Him. |
Bible Answer: Dear Littlebird, the fear that you are experiencing is a blessing in disguise. Jer 32:40 "I will make an everlasting covenant with them that I will not turn away from them, to do them good; and I will put the fear of Me in their hearts so that they will not turn away from Me. There is not single one of us who are not disobediant. None of us love or desire Christ as much as He deserves to be loved. Thank God that we He does not base our salvation on our performance, but He bases it on what Jesus has done in our place. Praise God that you see yourself as you do. 1 John 1:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us. The trial that you are experiencing has come to make you strong. There are times of trial and times of refreshing. Though them all Christ has us in His strong hand and nothing will seperate us from Him. Stand on the promises of God. We may be unfaithful but He is faithful always. Continue to pray even though it seems to you that your prayers are not getting any higher than the ceiling of your room. Continue to read your Bible and trust the Holy Spirit to lead you to His truth. Confess your sin to God and thank Him for His Son and for what He has done for you. Grace and Peace, John |