Scripture: James 4:8 (KJV)
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”
Empowering Devotion:
The highest purpose of restoration is not merely to return what was lost—but to bring us closer to the heart of the Father. Intimacy with God is our ultimate reward. The veil that once separated us has been torn, and we now have full access to His presence through Christ.
James 4:8 gives a clear invitation and promise: Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. This is the heart of restoration—closeness with God, deeper communion, and personal relationship marked by love, trust, and surrender.
Sin, distractions, and weariness may have created distance. But through repentance, renewal, and restoration, the way back to closeness has been made. God is not withholding Himself from you—He is inviting you closer. Every act of worship, every whispered prayer, every moment of silence before Him draws you deeper into His heart.
Today, pursue intimacy over performance. Don’t just seek His hand—seek His face. In His presence is fullness of joy, divine direction, and perfect peace. You are restored to dwell with Him, not visit occasionally. Let today be a return to the secret place.
Inspiring Prayer:
Father, I thank You because I know You hear me. Let Your will be done as I draw near to You with all my heart. Restore the intimacy I once had with You—and take me deeper still.
Cleanse my hands and purify my heart. Remove every distraction, every idol, and every barrier that has stood in the way. I long for Your presence more than anything. Teach me to abide, to rest, and to dwell under the shadow of Your wings.
Thank You for restoring fellowship with You. Let my life be marked by intimacy and divine communion. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Selah Moment with Prophetess Dr. Althea Winifred
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