Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8

 When I was a senior in high school, my parents lifted my curfew and permitted me free will to decide when to come home after hanging out with my friends or on a date. By that point in my life, I had proven to them I could be responsible and they trusted my decisions. Because of this approach, I wanted more than ever to continue to prove to them that I would do right by coming home at a decent hour….and many nights I came home well before my normal curfew.

 God gives everyone of His creation (you and me) free will to chose whom we’ll serve, Him or the world. He never drags us to church, puts fear in us to follow in obedience, or bring harm when failing to live up to His standards. No, He gives you the opportunity to commune with Him in obedience, being faithful in all things, and seeking His forgiveness. This freedom is something I see in today’s world as being abused and taken to the extreme. Many so-called Christians have strayed from the path God has provided and sadly they are suffering the consequences of their choices.

 Satan is the great deceiver and from the time he lured Eve to take of the forbidden fruit, until this very moment, he works to convince you it’s ok to live a life of self-pleasure, no need to follow God. The fruit Satan offers is toxic, and will ruin your opportunity to have an eternal relationship with your Creator, God.

 Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in and by it. Because, narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. Matthew 7:13-14

 What path are you on today? God wants you on His narrow path to give you life eternal. Jesus Christ paid the price for you to have “free will” to chose God, why not draw near to Him today and experience the blessings He wants to pour into your life!