“Come near to God He will come near to you…” (James 4:8).
Do you sometimes feel far away from God? It’s not uncommon to hear people talking about “going through life’s valleys” or “being in a dry season.” But the reality is that you DO NOT HAVE TO SETTLE for the dry season!
There are only two people involved in your relationship with God – you and Him. The Bible clearly tells us that God has not changed. So, if you feel far from God, is it something God is doing? Is it His fault? Is He turning His back on you?
No! His desire for you to know Him more deeply and intimately has not changed. Satan would love for you to think that you have to settle for dry times and stay far from God. But refuse to settle!
In what ways have you been settling for a dry season? How are your quiet times? How’s your prayer life? How often do you get alone and praise God? How do you show God you are determined to meet with Him each day?
Determine to get into His presence today: by reading the word, praying, singing praise and worship unto to God, whatever you need to do to spend time with Him. Remember, come close to God and he will come close to you. You have been given access to God’s heart.
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Ron Luce was the co-founder and president of Teen Mania Ministries from 1986-2015. Ron and his wife Katie dreamed to raise young people who would change the world.
Ron received his bachelor's degree in Psychology and Theology from Oral Roberts University and his master's in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tulsa, along with an honorary doctorate from Jerry Falwell of Liberty University. He is a sought-after speaker who has traveled to more than 60 countries and has made numerous media appearances, such as Dr. James Dobson's Focus on the Family radio broadcast, CNN, The O'Reilly Factor, ABC Nightline, The 700 Club, Trinity Broadcasting Network, and the Sean Hannity Show. Ron has also written 35 books for teens, youth pastors, and parents and continues to speak at leaders' conferences helping parents and pastors understand the plight of today's youth and showing them how all of us can be part of the solution.
Ron and Katie currently live in Garden Valley, Texas, with their son Cameron. They have two daughters, Hannah and Charity.