01/28/2025
When do you tend to feel farthest from the Lord? During hard times or when things are ok?
I've noticed lately that I don't feel as close as I have in the recent past, and then it hit me... When things are hard, I am in constant communication, constant prayer, constant begging to give me strength and wisdom...and I feel his constant presence and nudging. I am constantly in His Word to find peace and perhaps answers.
But when he has gotten me through that storm, and I am no longer in desperation, I feel myself drifting away... No longer in constant contact like before. Don't get me wrong. I still pray through the day, and have an ongoing dialogue, but for some reason, I (falsely) start acting like I don't need him as much for this part. How ridiculous is that?!?!
So the "seek and ye shall find" is 100% true. The more you seek him, the more you will find him. And if you don't feel close to him sometimes, it's not because He walked away, but because you did.... Even if just a little bit.
So what should you do about this?? You should make Him a priority everyday, as if your life depends on it... Because it does. Read your Bible daily. Search scripture for answers (always in full context) Pray without ceasing. Praise him for all of your blessings, and consider every hardship joy.