Draw Me Near: The Cry of the Hungry Heart (1)
Times Of Refreshing Daily Devotional
Date: Sunday, 6 July 2025
Topic: Draw Me Near: The Cry of the Hungry Heart (1)
Focus: One Thing I Desire
🔥 Message:
There’s a cry rising in the hearts of those who are done with surface-level Christianity—a cry for more. More than routine. More than religion. A cry for intimacy with the living God. This devotional is for the hungry. For those whose hearts whisper in the quiet: “Draw me near, Lord.” Over the next 7 days, may your desire for closeness grow deeper. May distractions fall away. And may you find that the nearness of God isn’t just possible—it’s the very purpose of your life.
📖 Key Verse:
Psalm 27:4 (NIV): “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.”
Devotional:
In a world filled with endless distractions, David’s cry pierces through the noise: “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek…” (Psalm 27:4). Not power. Not wealth. Not popularity. Just this—to dwell in God’s presence. True spiritual hunger simplifies your desires. When your heart burns for God, everything else fades in comparison. David was a king, a warrior, and a leader—but above all, he was a seeker. He longed to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and dwell with Him, not occasionally, but all the days of his life.
📖 Scripture Reading:
Psalm 27:4 – “One thing I ask from the Lord…”
Luke 10:42 – “Only one thing is necessary…”
James 4:8 – “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
💧 Refreshing for the Day:
Beloved, the closer you draw to God, the more you realize that He is the reward. Not what He gives—but who He is. Your soul was made for communion with Him. When that cry rises from your heart—“Draw me near!”—He answers with nearness, with fire, with glory. So, let this be your one thing. God doesn’t hide from the hungry. He draws near to those who seek Him with their whole heart. Stay Refreshed!
✨ Note This:
You were made for closeness—not casual visits, but constant communion.
🛡️ Responsibility:
✅ Set aside a moment today to pray without asking for anything. Just desire Him. Tell God, “You are my one thing.”
🙏 Prayer:
Lord, I long for You. Strip away every lesser desire. Let my heart burn with one cry: to know You more, to dwell with You, to behold Your beauty. Draw me near—this is my one desire. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
🔥 Prophetic Declaration:
I am a seeker of His presence! My heart burns for intimacy with God. One thing I desire, and I will pursue—that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life! Alleluia!
📖 Bible Texts:
Psalm 27:4, Luke 10:42, James 4:8
As always, thank you for reading and until next time. May today’s Times of Refreshing refresh, encourage and empower you! For previous devotionals, please visit: www.thefountspring.org
