Feeling Disconnected from GOD?

I heard in a homily once something like this; “If you feel like you are disconnected from GOD don’t think that GOD has left you because he is always right there. Instead, look for and put in their proper place the things that you have replaced HIM with. Then you can feel HIS presence in your life again.”
From my own experience these “things” don’t have to be big, bright or shiny. These “things” can just be “life” accompanied by a sort of spiritual sloth, neglecting to make time for the LORD.
This advice came in handy for me lately and I thought I would share it in case it might come on handy for you someday as well.

Comments

togh said…

Sometimes I let life get in the way of my time spent in prayer because the closer I get to God the more likely He is to ask me to do something that is hard:) Then I remember that He will never ask me to do anything that He also doesn't give me the strength to do. And sometimes I am too busy doing God's work that I can't take time to talk to God:)
Love,Mom

June 1, 2011 at 9:23 PM

Cierra Grove said…

Exactly what I needed to hear.... thank you.

June 26, 2011 at 3:41 PM

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