For women looking for a short devotional to start or end their day, Karen Moore's daily devotional for women is a great place to start. Immerse yourself in Scripture and reflections that will inspire you to deepen your relationship with God.

God Holds You Close

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.

Psalm 31:24 NIV

One of the amazing gifts of God is that He opens the lines of communication for us at any hour of the day. We always have a place to go when life overwhelms us, or our spirits take a nosedive, or we simply don’t have one earthly place to turn.

When we find ourselves growing weaker, longing for God’s presence, hoping beyond hope for new direction and answers, we can be assured that He draws near to us. He sees our frustration and understands our yearning, and He picks us up as gently as a mother scoops up her baby, and He holds us close.

He never lets us go! He lets us rest in His grace and mercy. Things may not immediately change, but we are comforted, stabilized, and embraced by His Spirit.

If your spirit is sagging and your heart is wondering where to turn, then know there is strength for your soul because God is near, and you can count on His amazing Spirit each time you call His name. He will renew your heart with His great love.

There is not a heart but has its moments of longing, yearning for something better. ~ Henry Ward Beecher