“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.”
Bible Verses About Growing Closer to God
Developing a Personal Relationship with God
James 4:8
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
John 15:5
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
Psalms 145:18
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”
Hebrews 10:22
“Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.”
Psalms 73:28
“But for me, it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.”
Isaiah 55:6
“Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near.”
Philippians 3:8-9
“Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him.”
Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Lamentations 3:57
“You came near when I called on you; you said, ‘Do not fear!’”
Exodus 33:14
“And he said, ‘My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’”
Prayer and Communication with God
1 Thessalonians 5:17
“Pray without ceasing.”
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Matthew 7:7
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”
Colossians 4:2
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
Mark 11:24
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
Psalms 62:8
“Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.”
Psalms 50:15
“And call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.”
Romans 12:12
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”
Ephesians 6:18
“Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.”
John 16:24
“Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.”
Studying the Word of God
2 Timothy 3:16-17
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.”
Psalms 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Joshua 1:8
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it.”
Psalms 1:2
“But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law, he meditates day and night.”
Proverbs 2:1-5
“My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom, and inclining your heart to understanding; yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding; if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.”
Hebrews 4:12
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
Psalms 119:11
“I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”
Acts 17:11
“Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.”
Romans 10:17
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”
Matthew 4:4
“But he answered, ‘It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'”
Worship and Praise
Psalms 100:2
“Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!”
Hebrews 13:15
“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.”
Psalms 95:6
“Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!”
John 4:24
“God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”
Psalms 150:6
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!”
Colossians 3:16
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
Acts 16:25
“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.”
Psalm 30:4
“Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name.”
Psalm 34:1
“I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
Psalm 68:4
“Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts; his name is the Lord; exult before him!”
Community and Fellowship
Hebrews 10:24-25
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”
1 John 1:7
“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”
Acts 2:42
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”
Matthew 18:20
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
Romans 12:10
“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”
Galatians 6:2
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
Colossians 3:13
“Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
Proverbs 27:17
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
1 Corinthians 12:12
“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.”
John 13:34-35
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Obedience and Faithfulness
John 14:15
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”
James 1:22
“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”
Matthew 7:21
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.”
Psalms 119:60
“I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.”
1 John 5:3
“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.”
Luke 11:28
“But he said, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!’
Galatians 5:13
“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”
Revelation 3:8
“I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.”
Matthew 25:21
“His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’”
Ephesians 2:10
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”
Final Thoughts
Growing closer to God is a journey that involves building a personal relationship with Him through prayer, worship, and studying His Word. By dedicating time to communicate with Him and soaking in the knowledge of His scriptures, we can learn more about His love and purpose for our lives. Sharing in fellowship with other believers also helps us to strengthen our commitment and faith.
As we commit ourselves to obedience and maintaining this relationship, we will find joy and peace that comes from being in God’s presence. Let us remember to trust in His plans and seek Him earnestly every single day.
I encourage you to explore more topics about faith and the Word of God to deepen your understanding and connection with Him. For more about trusting God in tough times, read our article on trusting God. If you want to know more about prayer and its importance, check out the power of prayer.