15 Inspiring Intimacy With God Scriptures to Feel Closer to Him

Today, we are diving deep into a topic close to the hearts of many believers: intimacy with God. In a world constantly pulling us in a million directions, connecting with Him can feel like a challenge. But fear not, for we have a timeless guide – The Holy Spirit and Scripture. Join me as we explore how these sacred texts can lead us to profound levels of intimacy with God.

Scriptures: The Gateway to Divine Intimacy

Psalm 119:105 (NIV) says, "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." Just like a lantern will guide you through a dark forest, scriptures illuminate your spiritual journey, helping you navigate life with divine guidance.

Delving Deeper: Meditating on the Word

Incorporating scriptures into your daily routine is like tending to a garden – it requires consistent care and attention. Reading, meditating, and reflecting on these sacred verses allows us to internalize their teachings. Meditation on scriptures is a way to open our hearts and minds to receive divine revelations. As we immerse ourselves in the text, we create a space for intimacy with God to flourish.

Prayerful Connection: Dialogue with the God of Creation

Intimacy is a two-way street, and prayer is our channel of communication with the Divine. Scripture imparts a rich vocabulary to express our deepest thoughts, hopes, and fears to God. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) reminds us, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Prayer builds a bridge between our human existence and the spirit realm. In moments of vulnerability and honesty our levels of intimacy with God will deepen.

15 Scriptures On Intimacy With God

1. Psalm 63:1 (NIV) "O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water."

2. James 4:8 (NIV) "Come near to God and he will come near to you."

3. Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."

4. Exodus 33:14 (NIV) "The Lord replied, 'My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.'"

5. John 15:4-5 (NIV) "Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. 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."

6. Psalm 27:8 (NIV) "My heart says of you, 'Seek his face!' Your face, Lord, I will seek."

7. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

8. Romans 8:15 (NIV) "The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him, we cry, 'Abba, Father.'"

9. Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV) "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."

10. Psalm 139:7-10 (NIV) "Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast."

11. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV) "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."

12. Psalm 23:1-4 (NIV) "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."  

13. 2 Corinthians 6:16 (TLB) "And what union can there be between God’s temple and idols? For you are God’s temple, the home of the living God, and God has said of you, 'I will live in them and walk among them, and I will be their God and they shall be my people.'"

14. Romans 8:38-39 (TLB) "For I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can’t, and life can’t. The angels won’t, and all the powers of hell itself cannot keep God’s love away. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, or where we are—high above the sky, or in the deepest ocean—nothing will ever be able to separate us from the love of God demonstrated by our Lord Jesus Christ when he died for us."

15. Hebrews 7:19 (NIV) "(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God."

These scriptures offer a glimpse into the beautiful and profound concept of intimacy with God, encouraging us to seek, connect, and draw near to Him without shame or condemnation.

Living the Word: Translating Knowledge into Action

Levels of Intimacy with God aren't confined to quiet moments of reflection. It extends to how we live our lives and treat others. James 1:22 (NIV) encourages us, "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." By embodying the teachings of the scriptures, we cultivate a lasting connection with the heart of God.