tay close to God because He is your joy in sorrow. — Psalm 30:5 Stay close to God because He is your strength in trials. — James 1:2–4 Read the Bible because it teaches obedience. — John 14:15 Read the Bible because it teaches gratitude. — 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Read the Bible because it teaches holiness. — 1 Peter 1:15–16 Read the Bible because it teaches love for God. — Deuteronomy 6:5 ? Why Stay Close to God? (101–150) Closeness to God brings life, strength, clarity, and protection. Stay close to God because He is your life. — Deuteronomy 30:20 Stay close to God because He is your strength. — Psalm 73:26 Stay close to God because He is your peace. — Isaiah 26:3 Stay close to God because He is your joy. — Psalm 16:11 Stay close to God because He is your refuge. — Psalm 91:1 Stay close to God because He is your hope. — Psalm 62:5 Stay close to God because He is your guide. — Psalm 32:8 Stay close to God because He is your protector. — Psalm 121:7 Stay close to God because He is your provider. — Matthew 6:33 Stay close to God because He is your healer. — Psalm 147:3 Stay close to God because He is your comfort. — 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 Stay close to God because He is your anchor. — Hebrews 6:19 Stay close to God because He is your salvation. — Psalm 27:1 Stay close to God because He is your defender. — Psalm 18:2 Stay close to God because He is your shepherd. — Psalm 23:1 Stay close to God because He is your Father. — Romans 8:15 Stay close to God because He is your friend. — John 15:15 Stay close to God because He is your helper. — Psalm 54:4 Stay close to God because He is your peace in storms. — Mark 4:39 Stay close to God because He is your wisdom. — James 1:5 Stay close to God because He is your strength in weakness. — 2 Corinthians 12:9 Stay close to God because He is your rest. — Matthew 11:28 Stay close to God because He is your truth. — John 14:6 Stay close to God because He is your righteousness. — 2 Corinthians 5:21 Stay close to God because He is your peace of mind. — Philippians 4:7 Stay close to God because He is your purpose. — Ephesians 2:10 Stay close to God because He is your identity. — 1 Peter 2:9 Stay close to God because He is your stability. — Psalm 40:2 Stay close to God because He is your joy in sorrow. — Psalm 30:5 Stay close to God because He is your strength in trials. — James 1:2–4 Stay close to God because He is your hope in darkness. — Psalm 27:1 Stay close to God because He is your peace in anxiety. — Philippians 4:6–7