I was eating a meal with my boyfriend when I noticed that his chair was wobbling. One of the chair legs was resting in the track of the sliding door behind him.

 

The chair was out of balance and he clearly could not remain comfortable in that position. I wondered what he would do—whether he would readjust his chair nearer to me or farther away. Finally he moved the chair leg out of the groove, closer to me.

This incident reminds me of my relationship with God when I have been stuck in uncomfortable or difficult situations, like losing a loved one or being betrayed by someone I trusted. 

Painful trials happen to all of us. At such times we can become angry and feel far from God, or we can draw near to him through prayer and reading his word. 

As we move closer, God guides us through our struggles and helps us stay in balance. 

The choice is up to us: will we become distant until God feels like a stranger, or will we draw near to him?

Prayer: Dear God, help us to move ever closer to you so that we can enjoy more intimacy with you. Amen