“I think the reason we sometimes have the false sense that God is so far away is because that is where we have put him. We have kept him at a distance, and then when we are in need and call on him in prayer, we wonder where he is. He is exactly where we left him.”
— Ravi Zacharias
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How often do we keep God at arm's length, only to wonder where He is when the storms of life hit? As Ravi Zacharias wisely noted: “I think the reason we sometimes have the false sense that God is so far away is because that is where we have put him. We have kept him at a distance, and then when we are in need and call on him in prayer, we wonder where he is. He is exactly where we left him.” Let's make the choice today to draw closer and invite Him into the everyday moments of our lives. Where do you find it easiest to connect with God in your daily routine? Let us know in the comments below! 👇✨
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How often do we drift through our busy days, building our routines, chasing our goals, and quietly leaving God on the periphery of our lives? We relegate Him to Sunday mornings, moments of crisis, or quiet bedtime thoughts, treating the Creator of the universe like an emergency contact rather than a constant companion. Yet, when the storms of life inevitably hit and we feel utterly alone, a profound sense of abandonment washes over us. We wonder where He went, forgetting that relationships require daily presence and intentionality. This poignant reflection by Ravi Zacharias serves as a gentle wake-up call for our wandering souls. It reminds us that closeness with the Divine isn't about His willingness to draw near, but about our willingness to invite Him into the ordinary moments of our existence. If you have been feeling spiritually distant lately, take heart—you don't need to search the heavens to find Him. Simply turn around, reach out your hand, and meet Him right back where you left Him, waiting with open arms to welcome you home.
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