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When your faith feels flat, what does it look like to draw near to God? Today Dot and Cara unpack James 4:8, talking about paying attention to your desire to be near Him, finding simple, life-giving prayers to pray, and choosing discipline and habits over your feelings. Grab your Bible, journal, and a cup of coffee, and be encouraged that God is only a prayer away today!

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Episode recap:

  • Start by writing down James 4:8 (0:14)
  • Sometimes our daily walk gets boring (2:45)
  • Pay attention to the tension and think about what you enjoy (6:45)
  • Dot has a habit of praying, “God, don’t let me miss you.” (8:45)
  • Ask God if there’s anything in your heart or life between you and Him (12:42)
  • Choose discipline over your feelings (14:27)
  • We don’t have to stay close to God, He stays close to you (18:35)
  • God is only a prayer away (20:25)

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Scripture Verse: James 4:8 (NASB1995)
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

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