Isaiah 55:6-7

7 Let the people turn from their wicked deeds. Let them banish from their minds the very thought of doing wrong! Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

New Living Translation

Yesterday we saw that a relationship with God is always available, if we will only seek it.  But a relationship with anyone does require boundaries.  You can't constantly do things that gets on another person's nerves, and expect that person to want to be around you.

God hates sin.  This is not because He is a legalist.  It is because He knows how sin destroys the people He loves so much.  And God is holy, meaning that He cannot be in the presence of sin.  His presence is a consuming fire that burns up all that is impure. 

So if someone is intentionally holding on to sinful behaviors or attitudes, it is not possible for that person to also have an intimate relationship with God.

So if you really want a relationship with Him, if you really want to have Him satisfy the thirst in your soul, you will need to be willing to give up sin. 

The good news is, all that is required is a willingness to confess, and to allow God to cleanse you.  He offers forgiveness, mercy, and transformation freely to any who want it.