NearnessSample

To be fully known by God. Pause for a moment and imagine it. At first glance, this statement feels like a warm hug—and it should.

But what if you’re hiding, like Adam?

Or your heart is divided, like Solomon’s?

Or worse—what if you’re running, like Jonah?

If you’re anything like me, at times you’ve learned to hold it together when things are difficult, even while your heart is quietly hemorrhaging. You tuck your real feelings away and default to safe conversation topics like the weather or work. Think about your automatic response when someone asks, “How are you doing?”

Maybe you’re carrying guilt or shame. Maybe it feels easier to keep conversations on the surface. Maybe distance feels safer—like it gives you control.

But God—He gets you. And, He delights in you!

These meager words can’t even come close to this incomprehensible knowledge.

The One who spoke quantum physics into existence wants to speak to you.

The One who lives outside of time wants to spend time with you.

The One who dwells beyond our furthest measurable galaxy wants to draw near to you.

Will you let Him?

Today, ponder this: What parts of my heart am I still hiding from God? And if He already knows what’s on my heart, why am I holding back?