9 Bible Verses to Usher You Into the Presence of God

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Sometimes the most powerful motivator for me to slow the busyness of life to BE with God is a simple invitation, spoken straight from His Word.

To such an invitation, my spirit can’t help but say, “yes!”

As I talked with one of my nearest, dearest friends this week, she mentioned a list she’d curated of Bible verses about spending time with God. My interest was piqued, and I asked her to send me a copy.

I spent the next morning looking through and carefully reading all of her verses. I also thought and prayed about which ones I would add to the list. Just looking at this sweet list filled me with such peace and joy in this beautiful relationship to which God has called me. To which he has called you.

It’s breathtakingly intimate and personal.

So now, I’m giving you this gift of invitation into God’s presence. (Let’s be honest, this gift is straight from God and so holy.)

Please take some time to carefully pray through these verses. If one stands out to you, speaks to you, motivates you, and inspires you, please take the time to copy it down and put it where you’ll see it and be reminded.

Then follow through… spend time with your Abba.

9 Verses to Usher You Into the Presence of God

Isaiah 50:4

“The Sovereign Lord has given me his words of wisdom,
    so that I know how to comfort the weary.
Morning by morning he wakens me
    and opens my understanding to his will.” (NLT)

Jeremiah 33:3

“‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’” (NIV)

Psalm 46:10

“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God;
    I will be exalted among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth.’” (NIV)

Psalm 42:1-2

“As the deer pants for streams of water,
    so my soul pants for you, my God.
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
    When can I go and meet with God?” (NIV)

Psalm 84:1-2

“How lovely is your dwelling place,
    Lord Almighty!
My soul yearns, even faints,
    for the courts of the Lord…” (NIV)

James 4:8

“Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” (NIV)

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.'” (NIV)

Psalm 27:8

“My heart says of you, ‘Seek his face!’
    Your face, Lord, I will seek.” NIV)

Hebrews 10:19-22

^“Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus… 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.” (NIV)

 

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Would you like to cultivate an eternal perspective?

I’ve found scripture writing to be a sweet and effective way to focus myself in on God’s word. That’s why I created this 30 Scripture Writing Plan. It’s themed around the sections of scripture that have helped me set my heart on heaven more than any others.

Join me as I share some of my favorite Bible verses with you.

 

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