Drawing Near, John Bevere
Drawing Near, John Bevere
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Drawing Near
A Life of Intimacy with God

Author: John Bevere

Narrator: Skip Heitzig

Unabridged: 3 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 01/21/2012


Synopsis

Do you long for intimacy with God but aren’t quite sure how to connect?Discover the path to Scripture's most astounding promise—intimacy with the Creator Himself—in Drawing Near by international bestselling author and speaker John Bevere. Through an exploration of Scripture and personal stories, John Bevere invites you to communion and friendship with God but also guides you on the journey of experiencing His profound presence in your life.This enriching guide is tailored to those who desire a more intimate relationship with God, providing practical and spiritual guidance to bridge the gap between the earthly and the divine.Drawing Near will help you:relate to God in new ways. Acclaimed for his mastery in articulating complex spiritual concepts, John Bevere breaks down barriers and allows you to access God’s promises in refreshing new ways.address a universal desire, the yearning for an intimate relationship with the Creator is a universal pull towards a higher calling.accept God's invitation to each one of us to be closer to Him. This profound book accentuates this divine invitation, teaching us the art of acceptance and enriching our lives with divine joy and anticipation.understand that prayer is a dialogue, not a monologue, Bevere encourages us to listen at the Father's feet. Lessons on prayer, understanding God's character, and tuning in to His voice provide a practical guide to spiritual intimacy.study God’s promises with questions in each chapter that offer an opportunity for reflection, and a "How to draw near to God" section offers practical steps toward developing true intimacy with Him. Drawing Near is not just a book; it's a tool for transformation for those who long for deeper intimacy with God. For those who experience a yearn for a closer walk with God, Drawing Near is a beacon of hope, providing the essential guidance to draw near and abide in His presence.

About John Bevere

John Bevere is a minister known for his bold, uncompromising approach to God's Word. He is also an international bestselling author who has written more than 20 books that have, collectively, sold millions of copies and been translated into 129 languages. Along with his wife, Lisa, John is the co-founder of Messenger International—a ministry committed to revolutionizing global discipleship. Driven by a passion to develop uncompromising followers of Christ, Messenger has given over 50 million translated resources to leaders across the globe, and to extend these efforts, the MessengerX app was developed, providing translated, digital discipleship resources at no cost to users in 120 languages and counting. MessengerX currently has users in over 19,000 cities and 228 nations. When John is home in Franklin, Tennessee, you’ll find him loving on his g-babies, playing pickleball, or trying to convince Lisa to take up golf.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sandra on September 07, 2012

Generally I enjoy and profit from John Bevere's books. I found much in this book to be valuable; however, the chapter on speaking in tongues was not helpful. Bevere maintains that unless we speak in tongues we will not have true intimacy with God. (He also says that there are four different "speaking......more

Goodreads review by Kells Next Read on July 01, 2017

John Bevere has become one of my top authors when writing all things relating too christanity and drawing closer to God. I love how he breaks down the word so that even a non believer can grasp what he's conveying. This book in particular spoke to me on so many levels. I thank God that I picked it u......more

Goodreads review by Salem on July 19, 2021

Este es uno de los mejores libros que he leído en la vida. Te introduce en una nueva dimensión no solo de intimidad sino de conciencia y de experiencia de su persona. Acércate a Él es una obra maestra, un camino que si te detienes a degustarlo con atención te encontraras con los mayores secretos que......more

Goodreads review by Staci on January 15, 2025

I struggle to know how to review this book. Maybe a neutral 2.5? The good points were really good (eg. his ability to articulate and call the reader to a deeper intimacy with God). And yet there were other points that made it a bit of a bumpy ride. His tone felt like it crossed over from earnest to......more

Goodreads review by Elisaveta on June 10, 2024

I loved the true mind blowing revelations he shared with us and the buildup from the first to the last chapter, but overall the book was a very slow read for me which usually I don’t mind, but this time I really did not enjoy it. Tbh I still have 2 chapters left but I procrastinate finishing them.......more