12 Bible Verses about Nearness To God

The Lord is near all who call out to Him,
all who call out to Him with integrity.

He did this so they might seek God, and perhaps they might reach out and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.

The Lord is near the brokenhearted;
He saves those crushed in spirit.

I keep the Lord in mind always.
Because He is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.

You are near, Lord,
and all Your commands are true.

Anyone who does not remain in Christ’s teaching but goes beyond it, does not have God. The one who remains in that teaching, this one has both the Father and the Son.

So now, little children, remain in Him, so that when He appears we may have boldness and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.

The one who says he remains in Him should walk just as He walked.

Everyone who remains in Him does not sin; everyone who sins has not seen Him or known Him.

If you keep My commands you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commands and remain in His love.

(for the law perfected nothing), but a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.

let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed in pure water.

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people!

But as for me, God’s presence is my good.
I have made the Lord God my refuge,
so I can tell about all You do.

Saul said, “Let’s go down after the Philistines tonight and plunder them until morning. Don’t let even one remain!”

“Do whatever you want,” the troops replied.

But the priest said, “We must consult God here.”