2009-09-03T15:27:46-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/draw+near/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%204:8&version=KJV 2009-09-03T15:27:46-05:00 When we make the effort to draw nearer to God, through prayer, Bible study, and righteous works, He responds by coming closer to us as well. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%204:8&version=NIV 2009-09-02T16:24:06-05:00 The Bible often tells us that when we take a step of faith, God reciprocates by giving us more than we dared to ask for. Here, we are promised that when we simply draw near to God, He responds by drawing near to us with His glorious presence.