In order to SEE GOD, or know HE IS NEAR, I have to protect my mind and heart from anything that will muddy the waters or make my sight unclear – Proverbs 4:23 “Guard your heart, for everything flows from it” – So, this is a retraining or RENEWAL of the mind – Romans 12:2 -  This is where it gets real: How badly do you want to experience the nearness of God? What you dwell on matters – Psalm 1:2, the blessed man meditates on the Word DAY and NIGHT, and as you place a governor on your mind, your recognize, THE LORD IS NEAR, SO DO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT ANYTHING

Close:

Because THE LORD IS NEAR, I have access to JOY at
ALL TIMES.

Because THE LORD IS NEAR, I have ACCESS to GENTLENESS.

Because THE LORD IS NEAR, I can OFFLOAD my BURDENS on HIM.

Because THE LORD IS NEAR, I have ACCESS to HIS unexplainable PEACE.

Because THE LORD IS NEAR, I will protect my mind and heart at all cost.