Note before sharing the devotional: This next batch of devotionals really spoke to me when they were appearing in my daily feed. Usually I have commentary. Ever since I reached a point of recognizing my deep need for repentance and forgiveness, I’ve been focusing more on the words that I need to hear rather than the words I have to say. I anticipate that eventually I will be back to commenting, but not now. Until then, I pray that this devotional blesses you and that, if you’re already saved, this strengthens your faith; and if you haven’t yet received Jesus Christ as your King and Savior, that you will be encouraged and prompted to take that step. It’ll be the best thing you ever do in your life.
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”Psalms 145:18 NIV
God is Close
No matter what we face, we can always seek our unchanging God. We just need to call on Him in truth.
Praying with truth requires recognizing our own brokenness. That means we need to accept and acknowledge that there is nothing we’ve done that makes us worthy of talking to our Creator.
God draws near to us because He is good, kind, merciful, and humble. And we call on Him in truth when we humbly submit our will to His and genuinely delight in Him.
This doesn’t mean we need to call on Him perfectly—we can’t. We simply need to come as we are, and acknowledge our deep need for His grace, mercy, and love. You don’t need to have your life together. You don’t need to be free from anxiety, depression, or fear.* In whatever moment you find yourself, God wants you to honestly and intentionally talk to Him.
And even though we might not always sense that God is near, the Psalms remind us that God will come to anyone who calls out to Him. God’s presence is not reliant on our feelings or our perception of circumstances—He is near whether we realize it or not.
So today, come as you are to the God who loves you. Draw near to God, and allow Him to draw near to you.
[*I do want to comment here briefly. What that line is saying is that we don’t need to be free from anxiety, depression, or fear in order to approach God. It’s not a prerequisite. But I will also be clear: He still wants to free us from those things. We shouldn’t be settling for staying in those places.]
Be encouraged: You can be certain that when you call on God, He will be near to you.
Share your faith: Do you know someone who is struggling? … or someone who needs wisdom? Remind them that God is close, and they can look to Him for help.
Prayer: God, thank You for the promise of Your presence. You hear me when I call out to You, and You answer me in Your perfect timing. I know this, but sometimes I can’t sense Your nearness, or I question Your response. In these moments, please remind me that You are my source of hope and strength. Show me that You care, even when I can’t yet see progress. Today, I’m trusting in You. In Jesus’s name, Amen.
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Be encouraged: You can be certain that when you call on God, He will be near to you.
Share your faith: Do you know someone who is struggling? … or someone who needs wisdom? Remind them that God is close, and they can look to Him for help.
Prayer: God, thank You for the promise of Your presence. You hear me when I call out to You, and You answer me in Your perfect timing. I know this, but sometimes I can’t sense Your nearness, or I question Your response. In these moments, please remind me that You are my source of hope and strength. Show me that You care, even when I can’t yet see progress. Today, I’m trusting in You. In Jesus’s name, Amen.
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