Sanctified Steps: When God Draws Near| Proverbs 15:29 (KJV)

 

📖 Scripture:

“The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.” — Proverbs 15:29 (KJV)

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🕊️Devotional Reflection:

There’s a difference between a voice that echoes and a voice that reaches Heaven.
Many cry out to God in fear or frustration, but not all are heard in fellowship. God doesn’t ignore the world—He discerns the heart behind the words.

When Solomon wrote this proverb, he wasn’t painting God as cold or distant; he was reminding us that sin creates a gap we were never meant to live with. The Lord’s “distance” isn’t measured in miles—it’s measured in heart posture. The righteous draw near because they’ve aligned their will with His. The wicked drift away because they’ve chosen their own way instead of His.

Righteousness isn’t perfection—it’s direction. It’s the soul turning back toward God, the lips that speak in humility, and the life that seeks to please Him above all else. When your heart is open, your prayers rise unhindered.

Reflection:

• What does this verse reveal about your relationship with God’s nearness?
• How can you align your heart so your prayers are heard clearly by Him?
• Have you been calling out to God while holding onto something that keeps you at a distance?

Daily Wisdom Insight:

Distance from God is closed not by shouting louder, but by walking closer.

Practical Application:

Spend five minutes today in quiet honesty before God.
Ask Him to reveal any area of your life that’s creating distance.
Then, instead of trying to fix it alone, simply say,
“Lord, draw me near again.”
Closeness begins with confession and continues with trust.

Prayer:

Father,
draw me near to You today.
Remove whatever separates my heart from Yours.
Help me to live with clean hands and a pure heart
so my prayers reach You unhindered.
Thank You for hearing me—not because I’m perfect,
but because I belong to You.
Amen.

💬 Discussion Questions:

1. What does “righteous” mean to you in your daily walk?
2. How does knowing God hears your prayers encourage your faith?
3. What step will you take today to walk closer to Him?

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