Best Christian Quotes to Support your Faith, Edited by Melkisedeck Leon Shine

Abiding in God's Presence: 15 Bible Verses for Intimacy with Him

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Author/Editor: Melkisedeck Leon Shine, 2015-2017: AckySHINE.com

🌟 "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." - James 4:8 🌟

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters – our relationship with God. The busyness of life often distracts us from spending quality time with Him, but it is in His presence that we find true peace, joy, and intimacy. With the help of the Bible, we can discover 15 powerful verses that will guide us towards a deeper connection with our Heavenly Father.

"The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." - Psalm 145:18

Just as a loving parent is always present for their child, God is near to those who genuinely seek Him. When we approach Him with sincerity, He draws closer to us, ready to listen, comfort, and guide us.

"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." - Jeremiah 29:13

God longs for us to seek Him wholeheartedly. It is when we prioritize our relationship with Him that we discover the true depths of His love and experience His presence in a profound way.

"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen." - Matthew 6:6

Jesus exemplified the importance of finding a quiet place to commune with God. By shutting out external distractions and focusing solely on Him, we create an atmosphere conducive to encountering His presence.

"In his presence, there is fullness of joy." - Psalm 16:11

When we abide in God's presence, we tap into a limitless source of joy that surpasses any temporary happiness the world offers. It is through this joy that we experience the peace that surpasses understanding.

"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts." - Colossians 3:15

God's presence brings a peace that transcends any circumstance or trial. When we allow His peace to reign in our hearts, we can navigate life's challenges with a calm assurance, knowing that He is with us.

"Be still and know that I am God." - Psalm 46:10

In the midst of our hectic lives, it is crucial to pause, be still, and acknowledge God's sovereignty. By intentionally creating moments of stillness, we invite Him to speak to our hearts and reveal Himself to us.

"But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed." - Luke 5:16

Jesus, our ultimate example, understood the importance of solitude and prayer. He would frequently withdraw to secluded areas to commune with the Father, demonstrating the necessity of seeking God's presence in our own lives.

"And let the word of Christ dwell in you richly." - Colossians 3:16

One way to abide in God's presence is by immersing ourselves in His Word. As we consistently read, study, and meditate on Scripture, we invite the Holy Spirit to speak to us and transform our lives.

"If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." - John 15:7

When we abide in God's presence and align our hearts with His Word, our desires begin to align with His will. He delights in granting our heartfelt requests that are rooted in His truth.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding." - Proverbs 3:5

Trusting God wholeheartedly is a key component of abiding in His presence. It involves surrendering our limited understanding and relying fully on His wisdom, knowing that His plans for us are far greater than we can comprehend.

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us." - Hebrews 12:1

To abide in God's presence, we must strive to live a life free from the entanglements of sin. By surrendering our burdens, confessing our shortcomings, and pursuing holiness, we position ourselves to experience a deeper intimacy with Him.

"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment." - Matthew 22:37-38

Loving God wholeheartedly is the foundation of abiding in His presence. When we prioritize our love for Him above all else, we open ourselves up to a profound connection that transforms every aspect of our lives.

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." - John 13:34

As we abide in God's presence, His love fills our hearts, leading us to love one another unconditionally. By emulating Jesus' example of sacrificial love, we demonstrate His presence in our lives and bring glory to His name.

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16

Knowing that God loves us unconditionally should inspire us to believe in Him, trust His plans, and surrender our lives to His guidance. Embracing His love allows us to experience the fullness of His presence and the promise of eternal life.

May you continually seek after God's presence, drawing near to Him with an open heart and a hunger for intimacy. May you be filled with the joy, peace, and love that can only be found in Him. And may you rest in the assurance that God loves you deeply and desires nothing more than to be in a close relationship with you. Amen. 🙏🌟

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👥 Muslima Guest May 3, 2021

Hebrews 13:1-3 – "Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering."

👥 Salum Guest Apr 23, 2021

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. – Galatians 6:2

👥 Kiza Guest Apr 22, 2021

Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. – Matthew 6:34

👥 Frank Sokoine Guest Apr 20, 2021

Faith is believing in advance what only makes sense in reverse. – Philip Yancey

👥 Monica Lissu Guest Apr 13, 2021

Thank you for sharing this. It gave me the boost I needed to keep going.

👥 Monica Adhiambo Guest Mar 30, 2021

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres."

👥 Alex Nyamweya Guest Mar 20, 2021

1 Corinthians 12:12-14 – "Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many."

👥 Jane Muthoni Guest Mar 19, 2021

This one really made me think.

👥 Anna Kibwana Guest Mar 17, 2021

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. – Ephesians 2:10

👥 Mwanais Guest Mar 17, 2021

You always post quotes that spark a new perspective in me. Keep up the good work!

👥 Margaret Anyango Guest Mar 9, 2021

Straight to the point, love it!

👥 Jacob Kiplangat Guest Feb 28, 2021

1 Timothy 2:1-4 – "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth."

👥 Hellen Nduta Guest Feb 26, 2021

This one really motivates me!

👥 Martin Otieno Guest Feb 20, 2021

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. – Colossians 3:17

👥 Sharifa Guest Feb 14, 2021

I can’t believe how much this quote resonates with my current situation.

👥 Peter Mugendi Guest Feb 12, 2021

Faith is trusting God when you have unanswered questions. – Joel Osteen

👥 Samson Mahiga Guest Feb 8, 2021

Your faith may falter, but God’s faithfulness never will. – Unknown

👥 Charles Mboje Guest Feb 8, 2021

God is faithful; He will never leave you nor forsake you

👥 Juma Guest Feb 5, 2021

Therefore encourage one another with these words. – 1 Thessalonians 4:18

👥 Monica Nyalandu Guest Jan 27, 2021

God is good, all the time!

👥 Hamida Guest Jan 23, 2021

It is not the strength of your faith, but the object of your faith that actually saves you. – Timothy Keller

👥 Khamis Guest Jan 16, 2021

2 Timothy 4:6-8 – "For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing."

👥 Benjamin Masanja Guest Jan 6, 2021

1 Timothy 6:17-19 – "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way, they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life."

👥 Abubakar Guest Dec 28, 2020

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. – Matthew 6:21

👥 Sumaya Guest Dec 24, 2020

This really resonates with me. 💬 It’s amazing how words can connect with you on such a personal level. This quote speaks to exactly what I’ve been feeling lately, and it’s comforting to know that others have felt the same way. It’s given me a new perspective on my situation and reminded me that I’m not alone in what I’m going through. Thank you for posting something so meaningful and relatable!

👥 Josephine Nekesa Guest Dec 16, 2020

1 Peter 1:13-16 – "Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'"

👥 Hassan Guest Dec 2, 2020

John 10:9-11 – "I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."

👥 Josephine Nduta Guest Nov 30, 2020

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:19

👥 Edward Lowassa Guest Nov 26, 2020

The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. – Psalm 145:17

👥 George Ndungu Guest Nov 22, 2020

This really resonates with me. 💬

👥 David Nyerere Guest Nov 22, 2020

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28

👥 Biashara Guest Nov 17, 2020

Romans 14:7-9 – "For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living."

👥 Moses Kipkemboi Guest Nov 16, 2020

God's promises are always true

👥 Catherine Naliaka Guest Nov 10, 2020

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen. – Revelation 22:21

👥 Lucy Kimotho Guest Nov 3, 2020

Wow, this really hit home.

👥 Zakia Guest Nov 2, 2020

Faith is not about everything turning out okay, but being okay no matter how things turn out. – Anonymous

👥 Emily Chepngeno Guest Oct 31, 2020

Faith is not hoping God can, it’s knowing God will. – Unknown

👥 Makame Guest Oct 29, 2020

Very motivating and powerful! 💪🔥

👥 Grace Mushi Guest Oct 24, 2020

Praying for you 🙏

👥 Patrick Mutua Guest Oct 21, 2020

In faith, all things are possible

👥 Thomas Mtaki Guest Oct 16, 2020

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. – Ephesians 6:10

👥 Victor Sokoine Guest Oct 15, 2020

Mark 8:34-38 – "Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.'"

👥 Kheri Guest Oct 13, 2020

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. – Matthew 6:33

👥 Sarafina Guest Oct 11, 2020

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. – Romans 8:38-39

👥 Omar Guest Oct 10, 2020

Faith is like Wi-Fi, it’s invisible but it has the power to connect you to what you need. – Unknown

👥 Mwanaidha Guest Oct 10, 2020

1 Corinthians 15:54-57 – "When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: 'Death has been swallowed up in victory.' 'Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?' The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

👥 Anthony Kariuki Guest Oct 3, 2020

Faith is the refusal to panic. – Martin Lloyd-Jones

👥 Nicholas Wanjohi Guest Oct 1, 2020

He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings, you will find refuge. – Psalm 91:4

👥 Sarah Karani Guest Sep 25, 2020

Hebrews 10:19-22 – "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 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."

👥 Lydia Mutheu Guest Sep 22, 2020

He replied, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.’ – Luke 11:28

👥 Samson Mahiga Guest Sep 13, 2020

Your story isn't over; God is still writing it

👥 Baraka Guest Sep 13, 2020

Wow, this really hit home. 💥 It’s like this quote was written specifically for me. I can’t even begin to explain how relevant this is to my current situation. It’s incredible how words can be so transformative—they have the power to shift perspectives and make you think differently about life’s challenges. I’ll be reflecting on this for a while because it has really opened my eyes and given me the strength to keep moving forward.

👥 David Kawawa Guest Sep 9, 2020

Love how deep this is!

👥 Dorothy Nkya Guest Aug 31, 2020

This quote lifted my spirits!

👥 Mariam Kawawa Guest Aug 25, 2020

With God, all things are possible

👥 Janet Sumaye Guest Aug 12, 2020

Ephesians 5:1-2 – "Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."

👥 Victor Kamau Guest Aug 1, 2020

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another. – Romans 13:8

👥 Faith Kariuki Guest Jul 31, 2020

Love the simplicity and wisdom here. 🌿 It’s so refreshing to come across a quote that, in just a few words, conveys such depth and truth. There’s something really powerful about being able to express complex ideas so simply, and this quote does exactly that. It brings me back to the basics and reminds me that sometimes the most profound lessons are the simplest ones. I feel like I’m going to carry this one with me for a long time!

👥 Grace Mligo Guest Jul 26, 2020

In the darkness, His light shines brightest

👥 Saidi Guest Jul 19, 2020

Matthew 7:7-8 – "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."