Always Near by Robert J. Morgan

Always Near by Robert J. Morgan ISBN-13: 9780718083380 Hardcover: 192 pages Publisher: Thomas Nelson Released: April 2, 2019

Source: Review copy from the publisher through Amazon Vine.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
God is both everywhere and always near, yet we often miss Him. In our ever-on, busy world, it requires intentionality to encounter God and learn to enjoy Him.

We often feel alone, outmatched by trouble, and overwhelmed by life. Bestselling author and pastor Robert J. Morgan recognizes that the very core of personal spirituality is knowing God. In Always Near, Morgan provides 10 ways we can cultivate the blessings of God's presence. It is time to nurture a sense of the abiding nearness of Him so that you’ll know more of His joy, strength, and comfort. Experience a relationship with the God who made you, who loves you, and desires for you to enjoy His presence. Seek the Lord and soon discover He was, is, and always will be Always Near.


My Review:
Always Near contains 24 short devotional readings about how to know God better and delight in Him. Each devotion was 3-9 pages long (but usually 5-7 pages long), so it was a quick read but left me with things to think about. The author talked about events in his own life and things he's learned throughout life to illustrate points, but his focus remained on God. Each devotion was topical (prayer, Bible reading, worship, spiritual mentors, etc.), and the author quoted Bible verses to show what the Bible has to say on each topic. (Though, obviously, it wasn't an exhaustive listing of topical verses.) The tone was encouraging and grace-filled. Overall, I'd highly recommend this book if you like short devotionals.


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