Drawing Closer to God

1. Pray for a Deeper Desire to Know God Personally
Ask God to stir your heart with a fresh hunger to truly know Him—not just know about Him. Pray that your relationship would be rooted in love and intimacy, not just habit or obligation.

“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.”
Jeremiah 29:13 (ESV)

 2. Pray for Awareness of God’s Presence in Everyday Life
Invite God into your daily routines and quiet moments. Ask Him to open your eyes to see where He’s already at work in your life, and to be present with you in both joy and struggle.

“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”
Psalm 145:18 (ESV)

3. Pray for a Heart that Listens and Responds to God’s Voice
Take time to quiet your heart. Ask God to help you hear His voice—through His Word, through prayer, and through the gentle prompting of His Spirit—and respond in faith.

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”
John 10:27 (ESV)

4. Pray for a Life Aligned with God’s Will
Reflect on any areas where your life may not reflect God’s purposes. Ask for the courage to surrender your own plans and align your heart with His will.

“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground!”
Psalm 143:10 (ESV)

5. Pray for Consistency in Spiritual Habits
Ask God to help you build spiritual rhythms—like prayer, Bible reading, and worship—not out of duty, but as a way to stay deeply connected to Him.

“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.”
John 15:4 (ESV)

Reflection
Use these prompts as a guide throughout your week. Whether in your quiet time, small group, or journaling, let them help you draw near to God—and trust that He will draw near to you.

“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” — James 4:8 (ESV)