15 Powerful Scriptures to Help You Build Intimacy with God (For Busy Moms)
As mamas, life is full. We’re constantly juggling responsibilities, meeting needs, and putting out little fires (sometimes literally!). In the middle of this chaos, it can be hard to prioritize our relationship with God.
But here’s the truth: our intimacy with God is our lifeline. It’s not just another thing to check off—it’s the very thing that gives us strength, peace, and purpose. When we press into Him, we’re reminded that we’re not alone, not forgotten, and never without hope.
Below are 15 powerful Bible verses to help you draw closer to God in your daily life. These scriptures are perfect for meditating on during quiet moments, posting around your home, or reflecting on during your devotional time. I’ve included two translations of each verse—the NKJV (New King James Version) with the AMP (Amplified Bible)—for deeper understanding and encouragement.
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1. John 15:5 – Stay Connected to the Vine
NKJV:
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”
AMP:
“I am the Vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in Me and I in him bears much fruit, for [otherwise] apart from Me [that is, cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing.”
💡 Mama Tip: Write this verse on your bathroom mirror as a reminder that fruitfulness comes from connection, not striving.
2. James 4:8a – Draw Near to God
NKJV:
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
AMP:
Come close to God [with a contrite heart] and He will come close to you.
3. Matthew 6:33 – Seek First His Kingdom
NKJV:
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
AMP:
But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right – the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also.
4. Psalm 119:105 – Let His Word Guide You
NKJV:
Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.
AMP:
Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.
5. Jeremiah 29:13 – Wholehearted Pursuit
NKJV:
And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.
AMP:
Then [with a deep longing] you will seek Me and require Me [as a vital necessity] and [you will] find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
6. Proverbs 3:5–6 – Trust and Acknowledge Him
NKJV:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
AMP:
Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, and He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].
7. Psalm 25:14 – Friendship with God
NKJV:
The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him,
And He will show them His covenant.
AMP:
The secret [of the wise counsel] of the Lord is for those who fear Him, and He will let them know His covenant and reveal to them [through His word] its [deep, inner] meaning.
8. John 14:6 – Jesus Is the Way
NKJV:
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
AMP:
Jesus said to him, “I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.
9. Romans 5:8 – Love While We Were Still Sinners
NKJV:
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
AMP:
But God clearly shows and proves His own love for us, by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
10. Revelation 3:20 – He’s at the Door
NKJV:
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.
AMP:
Behold, I stand at the door [of the church] and continually knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him (restore him), and he with Me.
11. 2 Corinthians 6:18 – You Are His Child
NKJV:
“I will be a Father to you,
And you shall be My sons and daughters,”
Says the Lord Almighty.
AMP:
“And I will be a Father to you,
And you shall be My sons and daughters,”
Says the Lord Almighty.
12. Isaiah 54:10 – His Kindness Remains
NKJV:
For the mountains shall depart
And the hills be removed,
But My kindness shall not depart from you,
Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,”
Says the Lord, who has mercy on you.
AMP:
“For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, but My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, nor will My covenant of peace be shaken,” says the Lord who has compassion on you.
13. 1 John 4:16 – Abide in His Love
NKJV:
And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.
AMP:
We have come to know [by personal observation and experience], and have believed [with deep, consistent faith] the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides continually in him.
14. Ephesians 3:17–19 – Rooted in His Love
NKJV:
…that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height—
to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
AMP:
…so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith. And may you, having been [deeply] rooted and [securely] grounded in love, be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His love [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love];
and [that you may come] to know [practically, through personal experience] the love of Christ which far surpasses [mere] knowledge [without experience], that you may be filled up [throughout your being] to all the fullness of God [so that you may have the richest experience of God’s presence in your lives, completely filled and flooded with God Himself].
15. Psalm 23 – The Shepherd’s Comfort
NKJV:
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
AMP:
The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, to guide and to shield me], I shall not want. He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still and quiet waters. He refreshes and restores my soul (life); He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Even though I walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You have anointed and refreshed my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell forever [throughout all my days] in the house and in the presence of the Lord.
💡 Mama Tip: Read this psalm aloud in the mornings or during nap time for a moment of peace and renewal.
Final Thoughts
These scriptures aren’t just words on a page—they are life-giving promises from your Heavenly Father. Post them around your home, meditate on them in your heart, and let them draw you deeper into the presence of God.
Let’s be mamas who prioritize intimacy with Jesus, even in the middle of diapers, dishes, and deadlines. Because when we stay connected to the Vine, we bear fruit that lasts—and we parent from a place of peace, not pressure.
My Favorite Bible Study Tools
If you’re looking to go deeper in your quiet time with the Lord, here are a few of my absolute favorite Bible study tools that help me stay grounded and inspired:
- 📖 Parallel Study Bible (NKJV & AMP)
I love this Bible because it lets you read both the New King James Version (NKJV) and the Amplified Version (AMP) side-by-side. It’s so helpful for gaining deeper understanding and fresh perspective as you study God’s Word. - 📖 Compact KJV Bible
This smaller, travel-friendly King James Version Bible is perfect for tossing in your bag for church, Bible study, or when you’re out and about. I love having God’s Word with me wherever I go! - 🖊️ Notebook + Pens
If you’re anything like me, you love having a beautiful notebook and a smooth-writing pen nearby. I use mine to document the truths God is revealing to me, take notes during Bible study, and jot down what the Holy Spirit is speaking to my heart in those quiet, still moments.
These simple tools make it easier (and more fun!) to stay consistent in the Word—even on the busiest of mom days.
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