20 Bible Verses about the Presence of God

The presence of God is a comforting and powerful reality for believers, providing peace, guidance, and assurance in all circumstances. Here is a collection of 20 Bible verses that beautifully express the significance of God's presence in our lives.

1. Psalm 139:7-10
   “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.”
2. Matthew 28:20
   “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
3. Psalm 16:11
   “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
4. Exodus 33:14
   “The Lord replied, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’”
5. Isaiah 41:10
   “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
6. Psalm 46:1
   “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
7. James 4:8
   “Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
8. Psalm 23:4
   “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
9. 1 Chronicles 16:27
   “Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.”
10. Psalm 27:4
    “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.”
11. Acts 17:27
    “God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us.”
12. Hebrews 13:5
    “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
13. Psalm 100:2
    “Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.”
14. Psalm 89:15
    “Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord.”
15. John 14:17
    “He is the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.”
16. Romans 8:38-39
    “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
17. Psalm 118:6
    “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”
18. Deuteronomy 31:6
    “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
19. Matthew 18:20
    “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
20. 2 Corinthians 1:22
    “Set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.”

These verses remind us that God is always present, providing comfort, strength, and guidance. In moments of joy, sorrow, or uncertainty, we can find assurance in His unwavering presence in our lives. Embrace these truths as you seek to live in awareness of God’s closeness and love.