15 Scriptures on Connection With God
The curtains wave in the breeze and a dozen songbirds chatter on the lawn. I sit with iced tea and a deep longing in my soul. At first, it feels like physical hunger. But as I sit in the silence with the longing, a question rises up from within me: How can I have a closer relationship with God? I pull out my Bible in search of Scriptures on connection with God.
Scriptures on Connection With God
Today, we’ll look at 15 Scriptures on connection with God. Then, we’ll apply these Bible verses to our lives as we aim to walk with the Lord.
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Let’s take a look at some powerful Scriptures on connection with God.
15 Scriptures on Connection With God
1. John 14:6 ESV
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
We cannot have true connection with God apart from Jesus.
Jesus is the gateway to God. Our connection with God begins by affirming that Jesus is God’s Son and that he died on the cross to pay the price for our sins. When we receive him as the Savior and Leader of our lives, we are given free access to God.
2. Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
Connection with God requires faith. Faith is believing what we cannot see with our eyes.
Ask God to help you grow in faith. He will answer this prayer.
3. Psalm 16:11
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
God wants to direct us. As we stay in step with his guidance, he fills us with joy.
I struggled to believe this truth for many years. I wanted to live life my way, according to my rules. When I finally surrendered every area of my life to God, I experienced joy and freedom like I’d never known. This can be true for you as well.
4. James 4:8
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
Sometimes, God seems distant because we have not been seeking him.
Do you regularly carve out time to talk to God and rest in his presence? If not, consider when you might find even a few minutes to do so. When you draw near to God, he will draw near to you.
5. Psalm 27:4
One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple.
David wrote this Psalm as his heart cried out for God. Pursuing God’s presence was his “main thing.”
I have a gentle question for you today: What’s your main thing?
6. Psalm 139:7
Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence?
Psalm 139 is a beautiful depiction of God’s intimate knowledge of each of his children. He aims to comfort us as we remember that we cannot flee from his presence. He is always with us to guide, defend, protect, and fight for us.
7. Matthew 28:20
Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
Before Jesus ascended into heaven, he spoke these words. He called his followers to obey him by sharing his love with the world. He also reminded us that he will be with us always.
8. Hebrews 13:5
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Most of us find comfort in what we can acquire in our human strength. For many of us, this leads to finding security in finances. Yet God reminds us not to fall in love with the accumulation of money. Instead, our strength is found in remembering that he is with us always.
9. Psalm 73:28
But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.
Where do you turn for refuge and comfort at the end of a long day?
God is with you always, and he is inviting you to turn to him.
10. Psalm 140:13
Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name; the upright shall dwell in your presence.
When we live in obedience, God’s presence blesses us. We often become more aware of his presence by tearing down the walls of disobedience. Is God calling you to obey him in any area today?
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11. 1 Corinthians 3:16
Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?
God is not just with us, he is in us! For those who follow Jesus, the Spirit of the Living God dwells within us. For this reason, we can never outrun him or hide from him. He wants to guide us, help us, support us, and comfort us.
12. Genesis 28:15
Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.
God made this promise thousands of years ago, and the promise stands for us today as well. God never abandons his children.
13. Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Do you need the reminder that God will not leave you? Memorize this verse and speak it when you feel alone and afraid. Your God is with you always.
God is a good Father, and he wants us to experience his healing, deliverance, and replenishment. Most of us have learned that we cannot heal, deliver, or refresh ourselves; we need God to do this work within us. I invite you to read to the end of this post and find a free copy of my devotional eBook, The Lean Into Grace Devotional: An 8-Day Devotional for Healing, Deliverance, and Replenishment.
14. Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
The pure in heart follow God in all their ways. They guard their hearts and minds and seek to live upright lives. In turn, they see the hand of God moving in their lives and will one day see him face-to-face in heaven.
15. Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Are you walking through a valley today?
God is with you. He wants to guide and comfort you.
Applications of These Scriptures on Connection With God
I think of my morning routine: me with coffee, racing through the daily Scripture reading while the little one babbles on the other end of the baby monitor. Just trying to get it done.
I think of last evening: a chapter before bed, but my eyes glazing over and sleep settling in before I absorbed a single word.
All too often, meeting with God is like one more chore on a long list. I forget that it’s the greatest honor a human could ever receive. The Creator of the universe wants to meet with me.
I give him six minutes and check it off the list. Six distracted minutes. Six minutes that were more about finding direction for my day and getting my needs met than actually connecting with his heart.
What If You Actually Expected to Hear from God in Your Bible?
What if every time I opened my Bible, I actually expected God to speak to me?
How would my quiet time be different?
What about you, friend? Would your time with God be different if you eagerly expected to hear from him when you open your Bible?
What if every time I opened my Bible, I actually expected God to speak to me? #relationshipwithGod #quiettime #encounteringGod #Biblestudy Share on XGod reminds me to draw near to him, and he will draw near to me.
Keys for Growing With the Lord
Friend, do you want a closer relationship with God? Here are a few simple steps to take today:
1. Commit to spending several minutes each day resting in God’s presence.
A few years ago, I read a book that challenged me to spend several minutes each morning sitting with God and doing nothing other than resting in the awareness that he enjoys me.
Over time, this practice has become deeply grounding for me.
I don’t force myself to perform in any way or do anything during this time. I rest with God—and nothing else. It doesn’t feel very productive, but not being productive is the whole point.
Most of us face the temptation to find our identities through what we can produce and achieve. Time spent in stillness with God pulls us out of the frenetic pace of our lives and creates space for him to remind us of the anchor of our identities: his unconditional love for us.
2. Connect with God through worship.
Throughout the past months, God has used worship to heal me, uphold me, and keep my eyes on him in challenging moments. I’ve been reminded that entering into his presence through worship can change the trajectory of an entire day.
Worship lifts our eyes off of our temporal struggles and helps us focus on God’s power, goodness, faithfulness, and provision. Most of us know how it feels to be “stuck inside our heads,” ruminating over concerns, or letting feelings of defeat debilitate us.
At times, breaking free from these mental blocks feels impossible. When this happens, we desperately need to connect with God by fighting the battle in the spiritual realm—above human reasoning.
Worship is warfare. It pulls us above worldly concerns and fixes our eyes on the greatness of our God. This is where breakthrough happens.
If this resonates with you today, here’s a playlist to get you started.
3. Connect with God by authentically connecting with other people.
Not long ago, a friend suggested a book called How People Grow by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend (Thank you, friend!). A foundational premise of this book is that we heal and grow through relationships with others.
Seeking God individually is important, but living openly and sharing our hearts with others is essential for growth.
I tend to lean toward independence and introversion, which makes the following reminder from this book especially important for me to remember:
“Many people, however, find themselves cut off from the church and the healing and protective functions it provides. In their isolation—or at least the isolated growth plan they are using—they are easy prey for the gates of hell to overpower them. This is analogous to Jesus’ story about the shepherd and his sheep (Luke 15:3-7). Wolves do not attack an entire herd. They attack the one lamb that has wandered off the path. This is the one who is in danger. As Jesus said, he would leave the ninety-nine to fetch and return the wandering one.”
Throughout the past months, God has healed some deep wounds in my heart, and this has happened exclusively because of the love and care of other people. As I reflect on this, I’m amazed that God has used the care of others to heal, in a very short period of time, wounds that have existed in the darkness of obscurity for decades. There is power in finding this kind of support. So much power.
4. Begin each day by immediately looking toward God.
Looking toward God before climbing from bed every morning also helps me stay connected with him throughout the day. For several years, I repeated Psalm 118:24 every morning immediately after waking up: “This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.”
I don’t always repeat this verse, but I try to begin my days by greeting God, thanking him for his goodness, or taking a moment to surrender the upcoming day to him.
(Read here for more thoughts on speaking God’s Word first thing every morning.)
5. Connect with God by memorizing Scripture.
As I’ve shared in the past, our family memorizes one verse together every week (or two, or three, or four weeks!). We write it on a piece of paper and hang it on the fridge. Every morning, we practice reading and speaking the verse together. This practice renews our minds and shapes our hearts.
Often, I overhear the kids speaking our verses when they face challenging or upsetting circumstances.
God’s Word renews our minds.
Hiding it in my heart helps me keep my thoughts focused on him, provides comfort in difficult moments, and serves as an offensive weapon when the enemy attacks my mind.
I now invite you to explore my library of devotionals and free devotional eBooks. If these Scriptures on connection with God blessed you, I pray he will meet with you within the pages of these books.
Calling All Parents and Grandparents!
As the parent of two sons and a daughter, I have a heart for helping parents develop deeper relationships with their children and with God. Our kids, ages 6, 11, and 15, share this vision. They have helped me write three family devotionals for parents or older relatives to read with the children and teens they love. You can find all three books here or read more below.
Attention All Boy Moms (and Dads)!
God’s Warrior: Devotions for Boys Who Want to Grow in Courage and Strength helps young boys, ages 5-13, learn what it means to trust God and become strong warriors for his kingdom. Now, more than ever, our world needs men who are willing to boldly carry God’s love into the world. I wrote this boys’ devotional book with our two young sons, Aiden and Caleb, ages six and eleven! You’ll enjoy their honesty as we teach boys how to be strong warriors for the Lord. Find this life-changing devotional book here.
Mother-Daughter Devotionals by a Mom and Daughter
Girl to Girl: 60 Mother-Daughter Devotions for a Closer Relationship and Deeper Faith is written for girls ages 7-12. It includes 60 devotions with Scripture, conversation starters, and a shared journaling section for moms and daughters after each devotion. I wrote this book with the help of our daughter, Bekah, when she was eleven. Find this one-of-a-kind shared devotional here.
Heart to Heart: A Mother-Daughter Devotional With 50 Devotions for Teen Girls is for teenage girls ages 13-20. It includes 50 devotions, each with a shared journaling section to help moms and daughters connect through writing. This is a great book for moms who want to communicate about awkward topics—like dating, sexuality, peer pressure, and more—but don’t know where to start. Bekah and I will help you right here.
Find Our Family Devotionals Here
Find all three books right here. They are also free on the Kindle Unlimited plan, which you can enjoy with a free three-month trial! These books make great gifts, and you don’t need to be the parent of young children to read them. Share them with your grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or the young ones you love.
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A Free Devotional to Help You Connect With God
If these Scriptures on connection with God blessed you, I have a gift for you today. God is a good Father, and he wants us to experience his healing, deliverance, and replenishment. Most of us have learned that we cannot heal, deliver, or refresh ourselves; we need God to do this work within us. I invite you to create space for God to transform your life by downloading a free copy of my devotional eBook, The Lean Into Grace Devotional: An 8-Day Devotional for Healing, Deliverance, and Replenishment. Find it for free here. I also offer a library of free online devotional eBooks for free. I invite you to explore the collection right here! 
