Roy Tubbs

And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. Among them we too all formerly lived in the lusts of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest (Eph. 2:1-3). Drawing near to God is a thrill that fills you with peace and joy. But thoughts of doing so can make you afraid. This is a problem that needs an effective solution. The Bible says, "Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of hosts" (Isaiah 6:3b). We also know, "There is no one holy like the Lord" (1 Sam. 2:2a). Once you understand His provision—for both the inside and the outside of you—and you let your heart believe it, you won’t have to stay away from God because of shame.