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Draw Near Through Christian Media
by Kim Bond James 4:8 says, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you." Maybe you are seeking God's will for your life and are unsure how to follow His path. If you want to hear God more clearly, I challenge you to sacrifice some of the time you spend on non-Christian media and choose Christian instead. Imagine how much your relationship with God would improve if you began listening to Christian music, watching Christian television, and reading Christian literature. People claim certain Christian songs helped them to overcome temptation when struggling against addiction. The Bible tells us to "make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation" in Psalm 95: 1. In fact, lots of non-Christians have come to Christ by listening to Christian music. Once you discover what a difference Christian music makes in your life, you will be ready to incorporate Christian television into your schedule. You will see how it is almost like Jesus is standing in your living room offering the solutions and guidance you have been praying for all these years. Another great way to draw near to God is through Christian literature. That term covers a variety of things including The Holy Bible, non-fiction books that teach us, fiction books written to touch our hearts, devotionals that guide our prayer and thought life, beautiful poetry books, uplifting magazines, and more! Once you are engaged in Christian media, you will be more prepared to share your own talent. Whether it is creative writing, art, photography, music, or something else, God wants you to use it for His kingdom. Don't let fear or pride stand in the way. Gather up all of your patience, perseverance, and inspiration. I pray you will draw nearer to God when you take a step of faith and create like Him! When a storm hits our life and shakes us, we wish God were near. Don't wait for the storm. Draw near to the Lord now so you cannot be shaken when the heavy winds start blowing in your life. Copyright 2015 Kim Bond (This article may be reprinted as long as it includes the following bio. Email questions to [email protected]) ------ Kim Bond writes and edits literature for Draw Near Christian ministry. Visit her website to read more free literature at www.drawneartochrist.com Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |