Sunday, February 21, God is distant

As I noted in yesterday's devotional, God does not move away from me. I have moved away from God. It is one of the reasons daily devotions are so important in my Christian life. Yesterday I did not read nor spend time in my daily devotions. I went fishing with my brother in law and his cousin. Did I fail and did God move away from me? No, though Satan tried to tell me so. I had an opportunity to be a Christian before these two good men. I felt God's presence in my life as I enjoyed the beauty and majesty of a small corner of this world He created. I could have listened to Satan and felt defeated or I could listen and remember God's word that He is with me always. My daily devotional life is not dependent upon an office in my home where I read the word, a devotional guide and have my prayer list. Nor is my relationship and the feeling that God is near dependent upon it. The feeling of God's presence is a choice I make to know Him no matter the routine. I also know that because I do spend daily time with Him alone, I can take opportunities to break the normal routine without losing His presence. He is so good to me. Thank you Father for always being there and thank you for forgiving me when I move away from you.