I can remember my Grandma calling my cousins and me in for dinner and reminding us to wash our hands. She enjoyed cooking and having everyone around for dinner, but she also expected us to wash up and be ready. God is ready for us, too, but we have to be willing to "clean up"!
God calls us and wants us to be near to Him, but He cannot tolerate sin. The Good News is that God doesn't expect us to clean up all by ourselves. God wants us to be purified and He has provided a plan to help. Through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we can be cleansed and redeemed. We can then draw near to God and know that He is near to us!
"Clean up" by accepting Jesus and then draw near to God!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for redeeming me and for wanting to be near to me. Help me to follow Your plan so I can continue to be near You. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.