“Bible Verses About Spending Time With God” is a journey into the sacred scriptures that offer guidance, wisdom, and inspiration on nurturing a deeper relationship with the Almighty.
In this exploration, we’ll delve into timeless verses that illuminate the path to spiritual growth, offering solace, strength, and a profound sense of purpose in the act of spending meaningful time with God.
Bible Verses About Spending Time With God
1. Psalm 63:1
“O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.”
2. Matthew 6:33
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
3. Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
4. Colossians 3:2
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
5. James 4:8
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
6. 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.”
7. Mark 1:35
“And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.”
8. Acts 2:42
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”
9. 2 Timothy 2:15
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”
10. Psalm 5:3
“In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.”
Scripture on Seeking God’s Presence
11. Jeremiah 29:13
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
12. Psalm 105:4
“Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!”
13. 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.”
14. Zephaniah 2:3
“Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land, who do his just commands; seek righteousness; seek humility; perhaps you may be hidden on the day of the anger of the LORD.”
15. Psalm 27:8
“You have said, ‘Seek my face.’ My heart says to you, ‘Your face, LORD, do I seek.'”
16. Lamentations 3:25
“The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.”
17. Matthew 7:7
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”
18. Psalm 14:2
“The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God.”
19. Deuteronomy 4:29
“But from there you will seek the LORD your God and you will find him if you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul.”
20. 1 Chronicles 16:11
“Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!”
Building a Relationship Through Prayer
21. Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
22. Matthew 6:6
“But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
23. James 5:16
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”
24. Luke 11:9-10
“And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”
25. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
“Pray without ceasing.”
26. Romans 12:12
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”
27. Matthew 21:22
“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”
28. Colossians 4:2
“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”
29. 1 Peter 5:7
“Casting all your anxieties on him because he cares for you.”
30. Ephesians 6:18
“Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.”
The Power of Meditating on God’s Word
31. Psalm 119:11
“I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”
32. Joshua 1:8
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”
33. Psalm 1:2
“But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law, he meditates day and night.”
34. Colossians 3:16
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
35. Hebrews 4:12
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
36. Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
37. Psalm 119:97
“Oh, how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day.”
38. Romans 10:17
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”
39. Psalm 119:148
“My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.”
40. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”
Finding Rest in God’s Presence
41. Psalm 62:1
“For God alone, my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.”
42. Matthew 11:28-29
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavily laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
43. Exodus 33:14
“And he said, ‘My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.'”
44. Psalm 4:8
“In peace, I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.”
45. Isaiah 26:3
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you because he trusts in you.”
46. Psalm 23:1-2
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”
47. Hebrews 4:9-10
“So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.”
48. Psalm 37:7
“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!”
49. Isaiah 30:15
“For thus said the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, ‘In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.’ But you were unwilling.”
50. Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.”
Drawing Near to God in Worship
51. John 4:24
“God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”
52. Psalm 95:6
“Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker!”
53. Psalm 29:2
“Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.”
54. Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will, they existed and were created.”
55. Psalm 100:2
“Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!”
56. Hebrews 13:15
“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.”
57. Psalm 150:6
“Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD!”
58. Exodus 34:14
“For you shall worship no other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.”
59. Psalm 96:9
“Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth!”
60. 1 Chronicles 16:29
“Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him! Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.”
Conclusion
As we draw this exploration of “Bible Verses About Spending Time With God” to a close, we reflect on the profound wisdom and guidance found within the sacred scriptures.
These verses remind us of the importance of carving out moments of stillness and reflection, seeking the presence of the Divine in the midst of our daily lives.
