There is more to drawing near to God than simply thinking about him. Drawing near means getting to know him. He has written us many books which we call the Bible. It tells us about his character, his ways of doing things, what he hates, and what he loves.
He has promised if we do not hide sin in our hearts (refuse to leave it) he will respond to our prayers (Luke 6:45; Ps 119:2-3; Psalm 38:18; Psalm 51:2; Psalm 66:18).
Living in his presence means living through his Word. It guides our decisions. It gives us hope. It strengthens us.
Talking to him, listening to him, draws us near to God, not because we have earned it, but because he has chosen to draw near.
