Turn to God

Opening Verse

“Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.” – Proverbs 1:23 (KJV)

Introduction

God wants us to listen when He corrects us. His correction isn’t to hurt us but to help us get back on the right track. When we listen to Him, He promises to fill us with His Spirit and help us understand His ways.

Devotional Story

There was a man named Ethan who kept making bad decisions that pulled him away from God. He ignored the advice of his family and friends, thinking he knew better. One day, after a serious setback, Ethan felt completely lost and alone. He remembered a Bible verse about turning back to God.

In his desperation, Ethan prayed for the first time in years, asking God for help. Immediately, he felt a wave of peace. He realized that God’s correction wasn’t to punish him but to guide him to a better life. As Ethan kept turning to God, he found new hope and clear direction for his life.

What This Means

God corrects us because He loves us. He wants the best for us and guides us back to the right path. When we listen to His correction, we open ourselves to His Spirit and His wisdom. This starts with being humble and willing to change.

Think About This

– Is God correcting you in some part of your life?
– How can you respond to His correction to get closer to Him?
– Think about times when you turned back to God after making a mistake and how His guidance changed you.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for Your loving correction. Help me to see when You are correcting me and turn my heart back to You. Fill me with Your Spirit and guide me in Your wisdom. Lead me in Your truth and help me follow Your ways. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minde d.” – James 4:8 (KJV)