This response sparked a new resolve and desire in me to work at my relationship with God again and take the next step toward spiritual maturity. After mentioning the lack of closeness to God in my life, she wisely replied, “The more you can get Him in your head, the more you will feel Him in your heart.” Recently, in a phone conversation with my sister, I was discussing this phenomenon and some spiritual questions I’m currently facing about how to connect with God. Getting closer to God doesn’t have to be hard, but it does take effort and desire on your part. Regardless of your experience, there is a way to get closer to God and achieve spiritual growth – even if you don’t feel like it. Spiritual growth is different for everyone. Maybe you find it easy to cling tightly to God when you’re facing difficulties, but more challenging to focus on Him when things are easy. I often found myself praying, “God, please help me! I want to be close to You, but I’m just not feeling the way I should!” Most days, I felt like I didn’t know how to grow spiritually. Study and prayer is a must, but harder for me to accomplish.įor a long time, I thought feeling far from God was just how it had to be during hard times. I have to consciously work at being grateful and focusing on Him in the midst of life’s storms. In contrast, when I’m facing a personal stress or trial, God feels further away (even though He’s not). (If you need encouragement reaching your spiritual growth goals, see the video below from my boys about never giving up!) It’s almost like I can feel God holding my hand, and spiritual growth comes naturally. Quiet prayer and study times feel more meaningful. I find praise and worship easier and more heart-felt. When things in my life are rosy and going well, I actually feel closer to God. The difficulty is staying close to Him when everything is going great.” Maybe I’m an oddity, but the opposite has been true for me. Throughout my life, I’ve often heard people say, “It’s easy to reach out to God when life is tough. Stress, busyness, and the difficulties of life can sometimes cloud our vision and make us feel spiritually weak. We’ve all been there – a season of life where you just don’t feel as close to God as you used to. How to Get Closer to God When Life Feels Hard
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