June 8 | Keep Returning to God

Today’s readings from 2 Chronicles 30–31 and John 18:1–18 invite us to reflect on what it means to return to God and to allow that return to shape the direction of our lives over time. Both passages reveal that spiritual formation is not built on isolated moments, but on a continuing posture of surrender, trust, and faithfulness.In 2 Chronicles 30, Hezekiah calls the people to return to the Lord, and many respond by gathering for Passover worship and celebration. Yet the story continues beyond the festival as the people return home and begin removing idols, restoring proper worship, and ordering their lives around obedience to God. Their return to God produces lasting change.In John 18, Jesus moves steadily toward the cross while others respond with confusion, fear, resistance, and denial. In the midst of uncertainty, Jesus remains fully committed to the Father's purpose, demonstrating a faithfulness that never turns aside from God's will.Together, these passages invite us to consider where God may be calling us to return to Him more fully. They remind us that spiritual growth happens as we repeatedly turn our hearts toward God and allow His presence and His Word to shape our lives day by day.