God Is Near

-








Scripture

“The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.” (Psalm 145:18, ESV)

Devotional Thought

God is not distant, silent, or unreachable. He draws near to those who seek Him sincerely. Prayer is not about perfect words but honest hearts. When we call on Him in truth, He meets us right where we are. His nearness brings comfort, clarity, and peace, even when circumstances remain unchanged.

Prayer

Father, thank You that You are near to me today. I call on You not with polished words, but with a sincere heart. You know my needs before I speak them, and You care deeply for my soul.

Draw me closer to You. Quiet the noise around me so I can recognize Your presence. Let me live today aware that I am never alone, never unseen, and never unheard. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Declarations

The Lord is near to me when I call on Him.
God hears my prayers and responds in truth.
I walk today aware of God’s presence.
I am never alone.

Today’s Practice
Take one quiet moment today and simply say:
“Lord, You are near.”

If you’re ready to move from praying out of pressure to praying from peace, this next step will help you reset your atmosphere.

I created a free 7-day devotional ebook called Praise Before Prayer to help you shift from striving to worship and build a lifestyle of surrender. ➡️ Free 7-Day Praise Challenge: 

📖 Want to grow deeper in prayer and spiritual confidence?
Explore my books on Amazon and continue the journey. ➡️ Shop my books on Amazon:


Redeemed by Grace. Rooted in Faith. Living on Purpose.
Stay rooted. Stay renewed. You are trusted by God.

Redeemed and Rooted
— S. A. Briddell

Comments

Post a Comment

We’d love to hear your Amen or testimony!

✨ Free 7-Day Praise Challenge ✨

7-Day Praise Challenge

✨ Free 7-Day Praise Challenge ✨

Feeling spiritually dry? Struggling to connect when you pray?
Start with praise. Shift your atmosphere. Meet God with power.

Download Free Now →

Popular posts from this blog

Morning Prayer A Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1)

-
Image
Scripture “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God this is your true and proper worship.” (Romans 12:1, NIV) Devotional Thought When Paul urges us to become a living sacrifice, he is calling us beyond casual Christianity. A sacrifice doesn’t belong to itself it belongs fully to the One it is offered to. Worship, then, is not just a song on Sunday or whispered prayers in the morning. True worship is surrender letting every thought, word, and action come under God’s authority. When we offer ourselves fully, God transforms us, renews our minds, and makes us vessels of His glory. Prayer Father, today I come before You in humility and gratitude. I lay my life on Your altar not just my words but my body, my habits, my desires, and my future. Everything I am and everything I have belongs to You. Burn away in me what is unholy. Strip me of pride, fear, and compromise. Renew my mind with Your truth...
Read more

👑 The Blessing of Sarah (Genesis 17:16)

-
Image
God’s Promise to Birth Destiny Through the Impossible Discover What It Means to Birth What God Has Spoken There are blessings that require your hands and others that require your womb of faith. Sarah laughed when she heard the promise, not from disbelief alone, but from the ache of delay. Yet God turned her laughter of doubt into the laughter of fulfillment. When God blesses you, He doesn’t just promise fruit He restores fertility to every place that’s been declared barren. You are not too late. Destiny still moves through your obedience. 📖 Scripture “I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her so that she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will come from her.” — Genesis 17:16 🌸 Declaration God’s blessing on Sarah broke every limitation of age, timing, and circumstance. When He said, I will bless her, it was heaven’s confirmation that her story was not finished. You carry divine potential inside you ideas, ministries, visions,...
Read more

🌍 The Blessing of Covenant (Genesis 17:4–8)

-
Image
  God’s Promise That Establishes Generations Discover What It Means to Carry Covenant There are blessings that touch your life and then there are covenants that outlive it. When God spoke to Abraham, He wasn’t just promising land or lineage; He was establishing legacy. His words weren’t a momentary favor but an eternal agreement sealed by His own name. Every believer who walks by faith inherits that same covenant. You are not a spectator; you are a continuation. 📖 Scripture “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. I will make you very fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you. I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.” — Genesis 17:4–8 🌸 Declarat...
Read more