August 2 · The heart
August 2: The heart
James 4:8
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
Open the chapter worksheet · Coloring page
Say it
Practice James 4:8
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
DrawtoGod,andhewilldrawneartoyou.Cleansehands,youandpurifyyourhearts,youdouble-minded.
Morning
August 2 starts with James 4. Read, “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” Then tell the word “draw” to the person beside you.
Bedtime prayer
Jesus, we heard James 4:8 today. If we felt afraid or rushed, remind us of “draw.” Thank you for staying with this family. Amen.
Challenge
At dinner, let the youngest person say what “draw” means in their own words.