Drawing Near to God: How to Grow Closer to God

Does God feel far? Maybe it feels like God is angry with you, like your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling, or as if God is silent. I need to tell you this: God is not far. He is not angry with you. He loves you more than you could ever imagine. And He is inviting you into a deeper walk with Him.

On this page, we start by looking at the big picture: Eternity, your destiny depending on your standing with God. From there, we help you build a better prayer life, make time alone with God, and grow in your walk with God. Remember: God is not hiding from you; He is waiting for you to seek Him with all your heart.

Eternity

Sometimes, we get so focused on the here and now that we lose sight of the big picture. There is so much more to your life than just your temporary existence on earth. And that begs the question: Are you ready?

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

“No one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows.” (Matthew 24:36)

“You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.” (Matthew 24:44)

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Prayer

A crucial component of your relationship with God is your prayer life. Here we will show you how to pray through tough times and how to grow closer to God through prayer.

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7)

“Never stop praying.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

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Presence

When last did you spend alone time with God? In the hustle and bustle of life, it is so important to stop and take some time out to get quiet with Jesus.

“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” (James 4:8)

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27)

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

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Relationship with God

How is your relationship with God going? Recently, I have met many who feel like their relationship with God has stagnated. If God feels far away, I want to encourage you: Come near to Him—He is waiting with arms wide open.

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord.” (Jeremiah 29:13)

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”  (2 Corinthians 5:17)

“Return to Me,” declares the Lord of hosts, “that I may return to you.” (Zechariah 1:3)

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