James 4:8

"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."

That's the thought that was stirring in my spirit as I woke this morning.  I rushed to my phone and clicked on the Bible app.  I searched "draw near to God," and found James 4:8.

How appropriate during the Daniel fast AND for the past three months!  Submission to God! (I'm finding that life is all about less sugar!)

Well, my thoughts always lead to songs (a genetic trait from my mom)...so I started singing the song "Sing for Joy."

Sing for joy to God our strength
Sing for joy to God our strength, our strength

If we call to Him, He will answer us
If we run to Him, He will run to us
If we lift our hands, He will lift us up
Come now praise His name, all you saints of God.

Draw near to Him, He is here with us
Give Him your love, He's in love with us
He will heal our hearts, He will cleanse our hands
If we rend our hearts, He will heal our land.

So what does it mean to draw near?  To approach Him, to pursue fellowship with the Lord.

While searching the Internet today, I came across a commentary on James 4:8 - ponder this one:
"We neither earn nor deserve this, yet the Father delights in fellowship with us.  He welcomes our voice and takes pleasure in answering our prayers."

If you need something or want something...why not just ask?  Requests given with the right motive and with a clean heart and hands...God says, "Why Not?" (If you saw the movie "We Bought A Zoo," this comment makes more sense.)

P.S. - GREAT SUGAR LEVELS AGAIN TODAY!!!!!!  PRAISE GOD!!!!!!