Turning Toward God

Repentance is twofold: turning away from sin and turning toward God. While it's essential to acknowledge our sin, we must also pursue intimacy with the One who forgives.
 
Just like Adam and Eve hiding in the garden, we often run from God when we’ve failed. But God isn’t distant or disinterested — He’s calling us closer.

Peter’s message in Acts 3 was clear: turn to God. That means not just asking for forgiveness, but walking forward in relationship. As we turn to Him, we discover a God who welcomes us, disciplines us with love, and transforms us by grace.

Maybe you’ve repented, but you’re still living at arm’s length from God. He desires more than a one-time confession — He wants daily communion. True refreshment flows not just from what we leave behind, but from Who we walk toward.

Scripture:
Psalms 100:1-5 - Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing. Know that the LORD Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. For the LORD is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting And His faithfulness to all generations.
 
Hebrews 4:16 - Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
 
Application:
Spend time in uninterrupted prayer or worship today. Don’t ask for anything — just enjoy being with God.
 
Prayer:
God, I turn my heart toward You today. I don’t want to live at a distance. Meet me in this moment and draw me closer. Refresh me not just with forgiveness, but with Your presence.