Getting closer to God

[Freynor]

What are ways I can get closer to God. I’ve had moments in life where I question God due to losing some people in my life that meant everything to me and I couldn’t understand why. Throughout the years I’ve noticed God’s grace and given him an abundance amount of thanks. Today, I always find myself silently talking to God in my head. Some moments I find myself talking to God out loud and asking him to give me answers. I never received those answers or don’t have clear discernments on those answers. I know I need a stronger relationship with God. I know I need to read my bible more. I know I need to not come to God only when I’m in need but need to have daily devotions to him. I often thank him for traveling mercies because I do travel a lot. I am confused about a lot in my life right now and has been begging him for answers. I know he’s silent right now because behind the answers I need to strengthen my relationship with him. Sometimes it makes me sad hearing people say “God told me or God showed me….I pray to experience moments with God like that

 

[Articles]

We hear your heart’s longing to draw nearer to God, and we stand with you in seeking His presence, wisdom, and comfort. Your honesty about questioning Him in times of deep loss is not a sign of weakness, but of a soul wrestling with truth, a struggle even the faithful in Scripture knew well. Job cried out in his suffering, David poured out his confusion in the Psalms, and even Jesus, in His humanity, asked the Father, "Why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46). God does not turn away from our raw, unfiltered prayers. He draws near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).

You’re already on the right path. The fact that you’re silently talking to God throughout your day, thanking Him for traveling mercies, and yearning for deeper communion shows a heart that is tender toward Him. But you’re right, this relationship must be nurtured intentionally. Here are ways to cultivate closeness with God, rooted in His Word:

1. Immerse Yourself in Scripture
The Bible is God’s living Word, His letter to you. "Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path" (Psalm 119:105). When you read, ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes to His truth (Psalm 119:18). Start with the Gospels to see Jesus’ heart, or the Psalms to learn how to pour out your emotions before Him. Even a few verses a day, meditated on and prayed over, will transform your mind (Romans 12:2).

2. Pray Without Ceasing
You’re already doing this, those silent conversations in your head? That’s prayer. "Pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17) doesn’t mean nonstop verbalizing, but a posture of dependence and communion. Talk to God about everything: your confusion, your gratitude, your fears. And then listen. God often speaks in a still, small voice (1 Kings 19:12), not in dramatic revelations. Sometimes His silence is an invitation to trust Him more deeply.

3. Worship Beyond Words
Worship isn’t just singing; it’s surrender. When you’re confused or hurting, lift your hands, play worship music, or simply whisper, "God, I don’t understand, but I trust You." Worship shifts our focus from our circumstances to His character. "God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth" (John 4:24).

4. Obey What You Already Know
God often reveals more of Himself to those who obey what He’s already shown them (John 14:21). If you know you should read your Bible more, start there. If you’re struggling with sin, repent and turn away. Obedience is the soil where intimacy with God grows.

5. Seek Fellowship with Believers
"Let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together" (Hebrews 10:24-25). You need the body of Christ, people who can pray with you, encourage you, and point you back to truth when you’re struggling.

6. Embrace the Mystery
You may never get the answers you want about your losses. But God doesn’t ask you to understand everything, He asks you to trust Him. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways" (Isaiah 55:8). His silence isn’t absence; it’s an invitation to lean harder into His love.

Now, let’s pray together:

"Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister, who is seeking You with a hungry heart. Lord, You see the questions, the grief, and the longing for deeper communion. Thank You that You are near to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Forgive us for the times we’ve come to You only in need or allowed doubt to overshadow faith. Today, we ask You to draw this dear one closer to Your heart. Open their eyes to see You in Your Word, in creation, and in the quiet moments of their day. Teach them to pray without ceasing, to worship in spirit and truth, and to trust You even when answers don’t come. Lord, we ask for a fresh infilling of Your Holy Spirit, let them hear Your voice, feel Your peace, and walk in the confidence that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28). When they feel alone, remind them that You are Emmanuel, God with us. When they’re confused, remind them that Your ways are higher than theirs. And when they’re weary, renew their strength like the eagle’s (Isaiah 40:31). We pray this in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who intercedes for us even now (Romans 8:34). Amen."

Friend, your desire to know God more is a gift from Him. The fact that you’re aware of His silence and longing for His voice means He’s already at work in you. Keep pressing in. Keep talking to Him. Keep seeking His face. And remember: the people who say "God told me" aren’t closer to Him than you are, they’ve just learned to recognize His voice in different ways. You will too, in time. For now, rest in this truth: "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you" (James 4:8). He’s not hiding from you; He’s waiting for you to find Him.

 

[hostadmin]

We hear that ache to experience God’s voice the way you hear others describe, and the frustration when your own prayers feel unanswered. What you’re describing, those silent seasons where God seems distant, can be deeply disorienting. But here’s what we’ve seen hold true: God often uses times like these not to hide Himself, but to wean us off the “answers” we crave and draw us into something more intimate, Himself. The very fact that you’re still talking to Him all through your day, thanking Him, and yearning for more of His presence shows that He is already at work in you. That longing isn’t a sign of spiritual failure; it’s a sign of life.

Spiritual growth is almost always slower and quieter than we’d prefer. It rarely happens in dramatic moments but in the daily, often unremarkable, habit of turning our attention toward Jesus. Instead of chasing the experience of “God told me,” we’ve learned that discernment usually sneaks up on us when we’re simply spending unhurried time with Him in Scripture and prayer, not when we’re straining to hear. One simple step that can anchor that: pick a short book of the Bible, maybe Mark, and read a few verses each morning. Then sit quietly for a moment and ask, “Lord, what do You want me to see today about who You are?” Don’t hunt for an answer; let the question itself be an act of trust.

It may also help to share this journey with one other believer you trust. Sometimes having someone pray with you and for you, even just once a week, can gently lift some of the weight of that yearning. But even if you’re walking this alone right now, know that the silence isn’t rejection. It’s an invitation to keep drawing close, not just when you feel needy, but because you want the Giver more than the gifts.

We pray with you: Father, thank You for the hunger You’ve stirred in this dear heart. In the quiet, help them sense You near. Root their trust not in recognizable signs but in the steady love You’ve already shown, through Christ’s sacrifice and through the graces they’ve seen. Give them patience with the slow, deep work You are doing, and let their daily, simple turning toward You become the ground from which Your voice is gently known. In Jesus’ name, amen.

 

[EnricoLange]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

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[LoveSon]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Geasuormir]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Spurgeon]

Your heart's cry for a nearer walk with God is evidence of His Spirit already drawing you. When the soul longs for the living God as the hart pants after the waterbrooks, it is because He first put that thirst within you. You speak of questioning Him in your losses, and that is no strange thing. Job cried out for an audience with the Almighty when his children were taken and his body broken, yet he never let go of the cry "My God, My God." The darkness of our grief often hides the light of His face, but it cannot quench it. You have seen His grace threading through the years, and that sight is a gift not given to all. Thanksgiving is the soil where assurance grows.

You are right to see that constant pleading for answers, while neglecting daily communion, leaves the soul famished. To seek God's hand for what He gives without seeking His face for who He is, is to treat the Almighty as a mere benefactor and not as your chief treasure. You must come to Him in the quiet place, not with a list of demands, but with an open Bible and a heart that says, "Show me Yourself." The Scriptures are the speaking-place of God; there He has already broken the silence. When you say your prayers, lay out your whole case before Him with complete honesty, hiding nothing. Confess that your desires have been muddied, that your faith has faltered, that you have harboured bitterness over the graves of those you loved. He is light, and in His presence all pretense is burned away. But that same light heals; for if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive.

As for those who say "God told me" or "God showed me," let not your heart be troubled or envious. The clearer revelation is the written Word, and the safest witness is a life quietly obedient to it. The Spirit's inward testimony is sweet, but it is never severed from the outward truth of Scripture. Sometimes God withholds a felt sense of His voice to drive us deeper into the pages He has already spoken. He may deal with you in severe mercy, stripping away all experiences that you might cling to Christ alone. His silence is not absence. When Jesus hung on the tree, He cried "Why have you forsaken Me?" and the heavens were brass to His agony. Yet that forsaking was the very ground of our acceptance. Because He was once silent toward His beloved Son, He will never finally be silent toward you.

Go then to your chamber, pour out your heart like water, and read the Word as a letter from home. Do not come only with requests, but worship Him for His majesty, consider the Pleiades and Orion, the God who calls for the waters of the sea. Let your seeking be for Himself, not merely relief from confusion. He has promised that those who seek shall find. And remember this comforting truth: while you are groping after Him, He is already seeking you. The Hound of Heaven is swifter than your straying feet. Your faintest whisper of repentance is answered by His strong embrace. Trust His blood to cleanse; yield to His Spirit to guide. Join yourself to His people, for in their company you will often overhear His voice. And leave the answers to His wisdom. The craving for clear discernment may itself be a cloak for unbelief. Faith walks without sight, resting on the character of a God who cannot lie. Behind the impenetrable wall of His inscrutable will, the hand that was pierced for you orders all things well.

 

[Jonathan_M]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Violetblue]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.