And so it begins

Welcome to the first week of Draw Near! We hope you are as stoked as we are for this chapter-wide initiative to engage in fellowship with our Abba Father by making the effort to draw near to Him.

So you've watched a video of stirring testimonials about the significance of spending time God. You've joined the Facebook event. And now you've got this booklet that is chock full of awesome direction in scripture and prayer. What's next?

Giving you step-by-step instructions on how to spend time with the Lord would be silly. Spending time with Him means just that-- you spend time together and hang out with Him. However, there is something to be said about how to prepare yourself to draw near to Him. After committing to a specific time in your day to draw near, try finding a particular location where you can be quiet, focused, and free from distractions. Seek out a place where you will not be interrupted and where you feel comfortable. Bill Hybels, author of Too Busy Not to Pray, claims that there is importance in meeting with God in a special and personal atmosphere. When you feel focused and at ease in an environment, it will encourage you to look forward to your meeting and talk to Him and read His word freely!

As a result of taking the Draw Near initiative, we want to give you an opportunity to have a place to draw near to God in a special environment. To kick-off the exciting first week, we invite you to come and spend time with Him in reserved Draw Near quiet rooms on Taylor 4th Floor from 8am-10am every morning. Come take time out of your morning hustle and bustle and let yourself still your mind and heart before God in this undistracted and relaxed atmosphere right on campus. There will be coffee provided, as well as Draw Near Leaders who will be available if you have any questions or would like to receive guidance or prayer.

 Ready? Its time to draw near with great anticipation for what God will do as a result of your effort. Come with expectant hearts for the transformation that will occur as He moves!