July Theme: God Is Near. God is near.
Let that sink in for a moment.
Not “God will be near when you get everything right.”
Not “God is near only when you feel it.”
But right now — in your weakness, your stress, your waiting, your confusion — God is near.
We often mistake silence for absence. When life grows hard and heaven seems quiet, it’s easy to believe we’ve been abandoned. But the truth of God’s Word silences the lies of doubt: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” — Hebrews 13:5
From Genesis to Revelation, God’s story has been about nearness. He walked with Adam, dined with Abraham, wrestled with Jacob, dwelt among Israel, and then came as Jesus — Emmanuel, God with us.
Even now, through the Holy Spirit, He lives in us. His nearness is not a poetic idea — it is personal, present, and permanent.
Reflection Questions:
- Have you been living like God is far away?
- What parts of your life need the reminder: God is near?
- How can you acknowledge His presence today, even in the mundane?
Application Challenge:
- Pause and whisper “God, thank You for being near,” three times today — morning, noon, and night.
- Read aloud Psalm 139:7–10 and thank God for His constant presence.
- Encourage someone today by reminding them: “You’re not alone. God is near.”
Closing Prayer:
Father, thank You for being close even when I don’t feel it. Help me to live aware of Your nearness. Quiet my heart, renew my mind, and remind me daily that I am never out of Your reach. Amen.