Dear Friend, May God bless you for walking with the Lord every day. Even today, He has a special word for you. The Bible says in Psalm 145:18, “The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.” What a comforting promise! God is not far from you. He is near, right beside you when you whisper His name in faith. When your heart is heavy, your tears are flowing, and your strength is failing, the Lord bends down to hear your cry. He draws close to you even in your suffering, even in your pain, even when you feel there is no one else to listen. When you are on the verge of giving up, the Lord says, “I am near to you.” He is not a distant God; He is the loving Father who holds you close and never lets you go.

I remember watching how my wife responds when our little children cry. Even a soft whimper from our daughter or son makes her drop everything and run to them. A mother cannot stand the cry of her child. She forgets everything else and rushes to comfort them. That is the same tender love that our Lord has for us. The moment you call out to Him, He comes running toward you. He doesn’t delay. He comes near, He comforts, He answers, and He brings peace. Many people pray only when they have a problem, only when every door seems closed. But God invites us to live in a deeper relationship with Him to call upon Him not only in distress but every day, in truth and sincerity. That is the true walk of faith. James 4:8 says, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” When your heart is sincere, when your spirit thirsts for Him, He comes closer than ever before.

Beloved, when we draw near to God continually, His nearness becomes our strength. Daniel prayed three times every day, not just when he was in trouble, but as a daily habit of communion. He sought the Lord because he loved Him deeply. And God’s presence surrounded him even in the lions’ den. That’s the secret of those who walk closely with God. They experience His presence, His answers, and His favor every day. I have personally experienced this many times in family prayer. There have been moments when, even before we said “Amen,” the answer came through a phone call, a message, or someone at the door with good news. That is how near our Lord is! He delights to be close to His children who call on Him in truth. Today, the Lord wants to be that near to you. You are not alone. Even if you cannot see Him, He is right there beside you, ready to answer and to bless you beyond what you can imagine.

Prayer:
Loving Heavenly Father, Thank You for being near to me. Thank You for hearing my cries and sighs. Give me a heart that thirsts after You daily. Help me to seek You not only in trouble but in love. Draw me close, Lord, and never let me drift away. Let Your presence fill my home and heart. Answer my prayers even before I finish speaking. Perform miracles in my life as I trust in You. Let me receive good news and breakthroughs today. In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray, Amen.