Psalm 145:18

This verse promises that the LORD draws near to everyone who calls on Him sincerely. "Nigh" means close at hand -- God is not distant from those who seek Him but present and attentive. The promise is wide open: it extends to "all them that call upon him," leaving no one out who genuinely turns to God.

The verse adds an important qualifier: "to all them that call upon him in truth." God draws near not to empty or pretended prayer but to calling that is sincere and genuine, springing from a true heart. This is not about perfect words but honest ones -- a real turning to God rather than mere lip service. The pairing is gracious: the door is open to all, and the only requirement is sincerity. For anyone who feels far from God, the verse offers great hope. God is already near, waiting to be called upon, ready to respond to the honest cry of any heart. Prayer is not shouting across a vast distance to a reluctant God; it is speaking to One who is close, who hears, and who comes near to all who truly seek Him.