Near to All Who Call
04/10/2026
Sometimes God can feel distant, almost like He’s watching from afar while we’re walking through something heavy, feeling alone. In those moments, we wonder if He hears us, if He sees us, if He’s really near. But Scripture gently pulls us back to truth and reminds us that distance is never on God’s side, it’s only something we feel, not something that is.
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” — Psalm 145:18 (NIV)
This promise of scripture is both deep and personal. It doesn’t say God is near to the perfect, the polished, or the put-together. It says He is near to those who call on Him. That means in your frustration, your confusion, your quiet prayers, and even your desperate cries, He is close.
But there’s a key phrase tucked into the verse: “in truth.” God isn’t looking for rehearsed prayers or religious performance. He’s inviting honesty. Real, raw, unfiltered connection. The kind where you don’t clean it up before bringing it to Him. Remember, Jesus didn’t hang out with the “religious elite,” He chose people like us, broken, misguided, and troubled.
Think about a child who falls and runs straight to their parents, not with a composed explanation, but with tears, emotion, and urgency. They don’t wonder if they’ll be received. They just come. That’s the picture here. God draws near to those who come to Him like that.
Sometimes we hesitate because we feel like we should have it all together before we pray. But this verse reminds us that it’s actually our honesty that invites His nearness. When we call on Him in truth, admitting our fears, confessing our struggles, and expressing our need, we create space for His presence to meet us right where we are.
And here’s the beauty in that… He doesn’t just hear you, He comes close.
Here are some ideas to help you get closer to Him.
• Take a few minutes today to talk to Him honestly, no filters, no scripts, just truth.
• Share something with Him you’ve been holding back or trying to fix on your own
• Pause after you pray and sit in stillness, reminding yourself that He is near
Challenge for Today
Instead of trying to impress God with your words, connect with Him through your honesty.
Prayer
Father, thank You that You are not distant or unreachable. You are near, closer than I often realize. Teach me to come to You in truth, to lay down the need to perform and simply be real with You. In every moment today, remind me that I am never alone because You are right here with me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
Sometimes God can feel distant, almost like He’s watching from afar while we’re walking through something heavy, feeling alone. In those moments, we wonder if He hears us, if He sees us, if He’s really near. But Scripture gently pulls us back to truth and reminds us that distance is never on God’s side, it’s only something we feel, not something that is.
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” — Psalm 145:18 (NIV)
This promise of scripture is both deep and personal. It doesn’t say God is near to the perfect, the polished, or the put-together. It says He is near to those who call on Him. That means in your frustration, your confusion, your quiet prayers, and even your desperate cries, He is close.
But there’s a key phrase tucked into the verse: “in truth.” God isn’t looking for rehearsed prayers or religious performance. He’s inviting honesty. Real, raw, unfiltered connection. The kind where you don’t clean it up before bringing it to Him. Remember, Jesus didn’t hang out with the “religious elite,” He chose people like us, broken, misguided, and troubled.
Think about a child who falls and runs straight to their parents, not with a composed explanation, but with tears, emotion, and urgency. They don’t wonder if they’ll be received. They just come. That’s the picture here. God draws near to those who come to Him like that.
Sometimes we hesitate because we feel like we should have it all together before we pray. But this verse reminds us that it’s actually our honesty that invites His nearness. When we call on Him in truth, admitting our fears, confessing our struggles, and expressing our need, we create space for His presence to meet us right where we are.
And here’s the beauty in that… He doesn’t just hear you, He comes close.
Here are some ideas to help you get closer to Him.
• Take a few minutes today to talk to Him honestly, no filters, no scripts, just truth.
• Share something with Him you’ve been holding back or trying to fix on your own
• Pause after you pray and sit in stillness, reminding yourself that He is near
Challenge for Today
Instead of trying to impress God with your words, connect with Him through your honesty.
Prayer
Father, thank You that You are not distant or unreachable. You are near, closer than I often realize. Teach me to come to You in truth, to lay down the need to perform and simply be real with You. In every moment today, remind me that I am never alone because You are right here with me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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