Always Near: 10 Ways to Delight in the Closeness of God

by Robert J. Morgan

In this fast-paced culture, it's easy to feel lonely and overwhelmed by life. In Always Near , Robert J. Morgan reminds us that God is closer than you can imagine. We need to train our souls to awaken to the simple pleasure of being present with our Savior so we can be relieved from what all-to-often overwhelms us. Morgan shares 10 ways you can cultivate the blessings of God's presence, This beautiful book contains a presentation page and a ribbon marker and is perfect to give as a gift for a friend or to keep on your own bedside table. It will remind you that no matter how you feel, God is in the room. You can relax in His presence and let the stress drain from you. It is time to nurture a sense of the abiding nearness of Him, who is closer than a brother, 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 will be Always Near .

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Devotional

192 pages, Hardcover

Published April 2, 2019

Reviews

[Shannon Eaton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Delighting in the closeness of God's presence as the author shares many of his personal stories and others along the way. God is with us, and He is returning soon.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book 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.

I received a review copy of this book from the publisher through Amazon Vine.

[antony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful

Easy to read and delightful to contemplate.

The author presents a series of easy and accessible ways to keep yourself near to God. The things you think about, the places you go to, the people you associate with, the entertainment you choose, the books you read, your vacation choice, all these and more contribute to your sense of the presence of God in your life.

Of course the Lord is always present, but if you don’t cultivate the relationship you will fall into forgetfulness and no longer notice him.

Recognising and looking for Him is wonderful, awesome and inspiring.

[Dorothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This hardcover book would make a lovely gift for someone special; it is printed on heavy paper and even has a ribbon bookmark. But aside from that, the articles inside are special, including stories from various sources and particularly experiences of the author and his family. They are uplifting and thought-provoking and God-centered. I was especially reminded of the importance of time with the Lord and meditation on His Word. I recommend this for personal reading or, as I said, as a gift.

I received a free copy of this book from Amazon Vine in exchange for my honest review.

[Jennifer W · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am reviewing the book from the standpoint of a new want-to-be Christian. I liked that it was broken into four ways to get closer to the Lord and provide examples and stories. From this I gleamed some helpful things that I will implement in my life. But there needs to be a more clear and impactful way of laying out each chapter, which seems to always encompass: scripture to support, one or two stories, and the author’s thoughts. It just didn’t seem consistently laid out and also not in an order that made it seem really impactful to me.

[Shanereads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was an enjoyable read, with several reminders on how to get close to God. This book was given to me by my grandmother at Christmas, and I appreciated the easy to red 10 steps outlined in the book. This is a gift book, and would make a great gift for an event such as a graduation. However, it is not a devotional, which I actually really appreciated. Because of this I was able to just enjoy reading the book straight through.

[Faith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. My favorite part of Robert J Morgan books is that his life has not been easy but it has always been overshadowed by God’s goodness. God so uses his writing to help me, I could always have one going.

[Esther · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best chapter is the one where the author writes about meeting with Ruth Graham.

[Laurel Hicks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Basic and helpful.

[Carol Apgar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good Read

Enjoyable book with many interesting ways to sense the nearness of God. Appreciated the simplistic style of writing and the points developed.

[Sandy Stephenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It really did inspire me to “delight in the closeness of God.”

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

When a person can feel overwhelmed, especially in our fast paced world, this book is such a beautiful reminder of how close God really is to us.......He is ALWAYS near! I highly recommend this book.

[Ericka Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super encouraging little book, kind of devotional in it's length. Loved especially the adjacent feel to THE RED SEA RULES, which is how I became familiar with the author.

[Linda Hodel]

The book I read was by Gary Ifft - not on Goodreads, but same name

[Nancy Root · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book to be reading! Even more so during this turbulent time of the covid virus. I read the book in small segments as it was so full of comforting Bible verses and strengthening words of wisdom, reminding how near God is at all times, ready to help us through our trials and the tiniest cares of life.

[Daryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Pastor Morgan for the encouragement and hope in this book. So needed!

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informal in style, but filled with good ideas for how to grow closer to God.

[Lovely Loveday]

Always Near 10 Ways to Delight in the Closeness of God By Robert J. Morgan is a gorgeous hardcover book that would make a lovely gift or a nice addition to your own library. A collection of stories that are uplifting and thought-provoking and God-centered. Always Near 10 Ways to Delight in the Closeness of God By Robert J. Morgan is a lovely read or a nice gift.