By Annie TalksHebrews 4:16 NIVLet us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.When I think of someone who is approachable, I think of my current work situation and I am grateful to have two managers who have OPEN DOOR POLICIES. Meaning they are always willing to meet with you, always willing to drop everything to hear you or to discuss anything.I had a college professor that did the same. Not only did she take time to teach and instruct her class in an intimate setting, but she encouraged engagement. We had our desks assembled in a roundtable fashion so that teaching was set up like a board meeting. Everyone could see one another, she could see us, we could see her. Then after the lesson she encouraged everyone to ask a question. We had a class of no more than 20 students so when I say she encouraged everyone to as a questions, I mean literally EVERYONE in the class had to ask a question. We had to actively listen to the questions that the student before had asked so as not to ask the same questions. That method of teaching set us up for success. To this day in meetings, I make it a point to ask a questions, usually for clarity or for other reasons like making sure I understand the assignment or knowing my responsibilities. We should approach God's throne in the same manner - approach it with confidence knowing that we will learn something valuable and important from God about how to live out our days, understand our assignments, our responsibilities, and know what tools and resources God wants us to use. This is the time to pray and ask God for clarity, bring our petitions to Him, intercede on behalf of others who need to be lifted up, ask for strength, endurance, forgiveness, etc., knowing God will not turn away from us. He will not shut his "office door" on us because He welcomes us, He welcomes our individual and intimate time with Him. We can always count on the following things when we approach God's throne: We know He's always listening; He's welcoming us with open arms; we receive His free gift of grace even when we don't deserve it; God will always answer us (maybe not at that very moment), but He will answer us. It's like your boss hearing your questions and concerns and responding with: "Let me find out and I will get back to you."It is having the confidence that God hears you, knows the things you are going to say and ask even before you say them; and knowing He genuinely cares and is concerned about you -- because He loves you. He is crazy about you and He proved it by giving His only son, Jesus, to die on the cross for you.Have confidence in God's love, God's grace, and God's mercy.~~~~God is ON AIR and so are we!#walkandtalkfaith #walkandtalkfaithpodcast #wtfpodcast #GodIsOnTheAir~~~~For business purposes, please email us at [email protected]~~~~Music CreditSong: SeasonsArtist: TelecastedYouTube Audio Library