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Based on the scriptures found in The Purpose-Driven Life – Day 12

Friendship with God

Based on James 4:8; John 15:14; 1 Samuel 15:22;
​Psalm 142:2-3; Jeremiah 29:13; John 15:9-11
Draw near to me — and I will you;
come, take my nail-pierced hand.
I'll be your friend — if you would do
whatever I command.
​
The sweet smells from your altars rise — 
​do words and deeds outweigh?
Obedience or sacrifice?
'Tis better to obey.

When troubles in your life abound,
and blows your world apart,
come, seek me out — I WILL be found
when searching with your heart.

Just as my Father's loved me so,
I've also shown you love;
remain in me and always know

my love's more than enough.

James 4:8 (NLT)
Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.
John 15:14 (NIV)
You are my friends if you do what I command.
1 Samuel 15:22 (NCV)
What pleases the Lord more: burnt offerings and sacrifices or obedience to his voice?  It is better to obey than to sacrifice.
Psalm 142:2-3a (NLT)
I pour out my complaints before him and tell him all my troubles.  For I am overwhelmed.
Jeremiah 29:13 (Msg)
When you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.
John 15:9-11 (NLT)
I have loved you even as the Father has loved me.  Remain in my love.  When you obey me, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father and remain in his love.  I have told you this so that you will be filled with my joy.  Yes, your joy will overflow!

NLT: New Living Translation   •   NIV: New International Version   •   NCV: New Century Version   •   Msg: The Message

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