God Draws Near
God Draws Near || Psalms 145:18–19 || Rev. Deborah R. Rozier / The Real Talk Of Life
“The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.
This passage is a beautiful reminder that God is not distant, silent, or unaware. He is near. Not just near to a select few, but near to all who call on Him in truth.
That means when we approach Him sincerely — without pretense, without pride, without performance — He responds.
During Lent, we intentionally draw closer to God through prayer, fasting, and reflection. Yet this scripture shifts our perspective: as much as we are drawing near to Him, He is already drawing near to us. God’s nearness is not based on our perfection but on our honesty. When we cry out from a genuine heart, He listens. When we stand in reverent awe of Him, He moves on our behalf.
Verse 19 reassures us that He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him. This doesn’t mean He grants every passing wish, but that He aligns our hearts with His will and answers in ways that save, restore, and sustain us. His salvation is not always dramatic; sometimes it is quiet peace, renewed strength, or wisdom for the next step.
This Lenten season, let us call on Him in truth — trusting that He hears, He cares, and He draws near.
Prayer:
Father God, thank You for being near to me when I call on You. Help me to seek You with a sincere and humble heart. During this season, remove anything that keeps me distant from You. Teach me to trust that You hear my cries and that You are working for my good. Align my desires with Your will and draw me closer to Your presence each day. In Jesus’ name, Amen, Amen and Amen.
This passage is a beautiful reminder that God is not distant, silent, or unaware. He is near. Not just near to a select few, but near to all who call on Him in truth.
That means when we approach Him sincerely — without pretense, without pride, without performance — He responds.
During Lent, we intentionally draw closer to God through prayer, fasting, and reflection. Yet this scripture shifts our perspective: as much as we are drawing near to Him, He is already drawing near to us. God’s nearness is not based on our perfection but on our honesty. When we cry out from a genuine heart, He listens. When we stand in reverent awe of Him, He moves on our behalf.
Verse 19 reassures us that He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him. This doesn’t mean He grants every passing wish, but that He aligns our hearts with His will and answers in ways that save, restore, and sustain us. His salvation is not always dramatic; sometimes it is quiet peace, renewed strength, or wisdom for the next step.
This Lenten season, let us call on Him in truth — trusting that He hears, He cares, and He draws near.
Prayer:
Father God, thank You for being near to me when I call on You. Help me to seek You with a sincere and humble heart. During this season, remove anything that keeps me distant from You. Teach me to trust that You hear my cries and that You are working for my good. Align my desires with Your will and draw me closer to Your presence each day. In Jesus’ name, Amen, Amen and Amen.
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