The closer I get to God, the harder it is for me to drift away. My heart feels “not right” after I barely glance at my devotions for a few days. I get a sour feeling in my stomach when I eat too much and realize I have slipped. God uses these empty feelings to draw me back to Him. Psalm 27:8 is, “My heart has heard you say, ‘Come and talk with me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.'” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015).

God calls me to draw close to Him even when I go through the motions. I am grateful He loves me enough to guide me back when I fall. I want to continue seeking and drawing closer to Him. The closer I get to God, the more I want Him. Staying close to God keeps me from stepping away.