Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. James 4:8

Does God seem far away from you right now? If so, why do you think that is true? Did God walk away from you, or did you distance yourself from Him?

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.”

God said He would not leave you, so if He seems far away from you, you are the one who has created the gap.

Often times people who have felt distant from God told me “But I pray to Him every day!” That is good and should be done. But consider this: How do you feel when someone always says things to you but never listens to what you say. Does that make for a good relationship? Prayer is a one-sided conversation. You need to listen to what God says to you as well. And the place He speaks to you is His Word.

If you want to get closer to God, speak to Him and listen to Him. Pray and be in His Word. You will be built up in the knowledge of the full and free forgiveness you have for Jesus sake. And you will be closer to your Lord and Savior.