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March 5, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n Come Close to Jesus<\/strong><\/span> Lee en espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cFor we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.\u201d Hebrews 4:15-16 (ESV)<\/em><\/p>\n I have to let you in on a secret about me that\u2019s really kind of awkward to admit as a Bible teacher: I\u2019ve never felt like I\u2019m terrific at praying.<\/p>\n Now, don\u2019t get me wrong \u2026 I want to hear from God, and I fully acknowledge how important it is to go to Him with everything I face. But more often than I\u2019d like to admit, when I start to pray, I feel distracted. My brain wants to process what\u2019s happening in my life rather than give it to Jesus. My mind is a mix of confusion about one situation, a desire to prove my point with another issue, gratitude for some things going well, and frustration over the fact that some people who cause a lot of hurt seem to get away with it.<\/p>\n Sometimes when I try to sit with my heavenly Father, I just want to apologize for all of this chaos I bring into my time with Him.<\/p>\n Can you relate?<\/p>\n For me, it\u2019s easy to land in a place of feeling ashamed of these swirling questions, uncertainties, and fears. But that\u2019s a dangerous place to be. Because you know what we sometimes do when we\u2019re feeling ashamed, messy, or frustrated by things not going the way we hoped? We avoid Jesus and try to muddle along on our own.<\/p>\n But that\u2019s the exact opposite of what Jesus wants us to do. He doesn\u2019t want us to run away; He invites us to come close to Him. He deeply understands our every hurt and struggle:\u00a0\u201cFor we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need\u201d<\/em> (Hebrews 4:15-16).<\/p>\n So all those things you\u2019re wondering if you should talk to Jesus about? Yes \u2014 to all of them. You can approach Him just as you are. Here are five reminders of how precious you are to Him, right here and right now:<\/p>\n He promises nothing can separate you from His love.<\/strong> \u201c\u2026 Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord\u201d<\/em> (Romans 8:38-39, NIV).<\/p>\n He promises when you\u2019re weak, He\u2019s strong.<\/strong> \u201c\u2026 My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness\u201d<\/em> (2 Corinthians 12:9a, ESV).<\/p>\n He promises to carry your burdens.<\/strong> \u201cCome to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest\u201d<\/em> (Matthew 11:28, NIV).<\/p>\n He promises to be the well of living water when you feel spiritually dry and emotionally drained.<\/strong> \u201c\u2026 Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them\u201d\u00a0<\/em>(John 7:37-38, NIV).<\/p>\n He promises counsel and comfort.<\/strong> \u201cBut the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will cause you to recall (will remind you of, bring to your remembrance) everything I have told you\u201d<\/em> (John 14:26, AMPC).<\/p>\n Coming close to Jesus through prayer is one of His greatest gifts to us. We don\u2019t have to carry our burdens and worries alone. We aren\u2019t limited to our own resources for strength or wisdom. We don\u2019t have to hide the chaos that might be swirling in our minds or in our lives.<\/p>\n He is not disappointed in you because your prayers haven\u2019t been more consistent or elaborate. He simply wants you to place more and more of your life into His very capable hands.<\/p>\n He loves every second you spend with Him. But most of all, He loves you. God\u2019s grace is the sweetest when we acknowledge that we want more in our relationship with Him. He treasures His children who come tumbling and stumbling into His presence. And He wants you to know that prayer is the perfect connection between all you need and the wondrous love He has for you.<\/p>\n Dear Lord, thank You for being a safe place where I can bring my doubts, fears, hopes, and desires. I pray You would help still my mind and heart with the peace only You can provide so I can truly rest in Your presence. In Jesus\u2019 Name, Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n Can we be honest for a second? Prayer doesn\u2019t always feel calm or sacred. Sometimes it feels unfinished. Distracted. Like you showed up but didn\u2019t quite know what to do with yourself once you got there. That\u2019s not a failure \u2014 it\u2019s real life. And it\u2019s the exact reason women reach out to Proverbs 31 Ministries asking for prayer. They\u2019re not trying to be more spiritual; they\u2019re just trying to stay connected. When you give today, you help meet her in that honest place with Scripture and prayer instead of letting her feel like she\u2019s doing faith wrong. And as our thank-you, you\u2019ll receive Come Close to Jesus<\/em> by Lysa TerKeurst, a prayer book written for moments when honesty matters more than perfect, polished words. Thank you in advance for helping another woman find hope in her hardest moments \u2014 your \u201cyes\u201d matters more than you know.<\/p>\n Find everyday encouragement when you connect with Lysa TerKeurst here on Instagram.<\/p>\n 1 John 5:14, \u201cThis is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us\u201d (NIV).<\/p>\n What is your biggest struggle with approaching the Lord in prayer? Which scriptural promise from today\u2019s devotion speaks to that struggle the most? We\u2019d love to hear from you in the comments.<\/p>\n \u00a9 2026 by Lysa TerKeurst. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n Proverbs 31 Ministries
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