Psalm 24:3-5 says, “Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the LORD and righteousness from the God of his salvation.”
God sets the terms for drawing near to Him. Every day and each time we, believers and repentant nonbelievers, want to draw near to God, we should ask Him first to cleanse us from our sins and purify our hearts. He has made provision to do these things through the blood of Jesus.
Reluctant Retiree 