Connecting with Him

"Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world."

James 4:8

"Seek the LORD while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near."

Isaiah 55:6

I believe that the Lord is desiring us to draw nearer to Him.  I feel an intense desire to be with Him and feel his presence in my daily life.  As we move through this fast it is becoming even stronger.
I wonder if you are feeling the same?  Please post and share how things are going for you this month, whether you are fasting with us or not.

Seek the Lord, Draw near to Him.  He desires your heart.

-Set aside time that is specifically for Him (morning is best).
-Purpose to focus on Him in this time.
-Journal regularly- I write letters to the Lord because otherwise sometimes I feel like I am just writing to write. 
-Gather worship music that touches you- it will help you praise and worship.  Some of my favorites are in the list to the right.
-Pray for that which is on your heart.
-Make a commitment to follow through even when it is difficult and inconvenient.
-Be open to the work of the Holy Spirit.

If you are going to begin spending time with the Lord for the first time in a structured way- it may be a struggle to get started, but if you continue, it will become the most precious time of your day. 

Trust me, its worth it.  Spending time with God, and getting your mind focused on what is right, true and holy before you are inundated with the information and stresses of our culture makes a world of difference in what you will be able to accomplish for God.