James 4:8 (NRSV) — 8 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. ...

James 4:8 (NLT) — 8 Come close to God, and God will come close to you. ...

James 4:8 (The Message) — 8 Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time. ...

Psalm 16:11 (NRSV) — 11 You show me the path of life. 

In your presence there is fullness of joy; 

in your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Psalm 95:2 (NLT) — 2 Let us come to him with thanksgiving. 

Let us sing psalms of praise to him.

Psalm 105:4 (NRSV) — 4 Seek the Lord and his strength; 

seek his presence continually.

Jesus says "Come unto Me"

for He knows that in His Presence

the weary ones find rest

and the weakened ones find strength

to work and walk with Him

to fulfill His Purposes

 for yet another day.

In His Presence there is fullness of joy!

Amen.