Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Psalm 97:11
Encouraging someone to draw closer to God may not always be a pleasant suggestion, for being in His presence may not always be a wonderful experience.
It all depends on the condition of one's heart. For the righteous, His presence brings the utmost joy, but for one whose heart is plagued by guilt, to be near Him brings the deepest gloom.
Lord, there are times in life that all I want is to be in Your presence. Other times, I want as far away as possible. My only hope is in the blood of Jesus Christ. His sacrifice took away the guilt and shame of all our sin. I've seen darkness, and I've seen light. I prefer life in the light.
Make me upright in heart.