Life’s daily distractions can crowd out the feeling of God’s presence and drown out the sound of His voice. Perhaps, you can relate to this statement? In my half century of living, I have felt this way a number of times. Despite my routine of early morning daily devotionals and time with God, I have still found there to be long periods where God seems quiet or distant. There are actually moments, when even though God has proven His presence in my life over and over, that I still doubt if He’s there. That’s so ridiculous on my part, but that’s human nature—to doubt.
I am so thankful God is faithful, even when we are not. I have been dropping to my knees in prayer lately really yearning for God’s presence. I’ve been asking Him to heal our country, to open our hearts to Him and His love, to heal our diseased and broken, to defend and protect the defenseless, and to show me what He wants me to do.
James 4:8 says, “Come near to God and He will come near to you.” Talk to Him, throw on some worship music, believe that He will never leave you, even when He seems quiet. In the last week, I’ve really reached for Him, and I’ve been still, and I’ve just believed He hears me and is there. While driving yesterday, I was deep in thought. Glancing upward, I caught sight of a sudden rainbow in the sky. I immediately knew it was from Him—just reminding me that He is with me and He hears me. Tears flooded my eyes, and I felt such peace.
Today, I just want to tell you, specifically, you, that God loves you and longs to wrap His loving arms around you. He is nearer than you think.
