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A digital image created by Wombo Dream AI of a purple hued field of grass and flowers. Over the top of the image is text from The Holy Bible that says, 
”The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him sincerely and in truth.”
 From Psalm 145.18.AMPC.
AI (Wombo) Psalm 145:18 Framed by Crystal A Murray (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

We had a pleasant writer’s group meeting with some beautiful poetry to celebrate April as National Poetry Month, and a wonderful devotion by my hubby. He shared a bit of the life and songs of Fanny J Crosby from her autobiography, and we shared some of our own life slices to know how to pray for each other. And since it’s been a long day with all that, I’m going to add one of her songs that goes well with the Scripture on the pretty spring image above and bid you all blessings on your Sunday and upcoming week. May you get closer to The Lord this week, and may you sense Him drawing closer to you.

Psalm 145:18 AMPC
[18]  The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him sincerely and in truth.

https://bible.com/bible/8/psa.145.18.AMPC

Hebrews 10:22 YLT98
[22] may we draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having the hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and having the body bathed with pure water;

https://bible.com/bible/821/heb.10.22.YLT98

James 4:8 BSB
[8] Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

https://bible.com/bible/3034/jas.4.8.BSB
Draw Me Nearer by Guy Penrod (with lyrics)

April 11, 2026 Posted by | About Writing, Bible, Christianity, Creative Image Editing, Nonfiction, Slice of Life, Text on Image | , , , , , , | Leave a comment

   

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