Life hits hard sometimes, doesn’t it?
Between work piling up, the kids needing you, temptations popping up out of nowhere, and just trying to keep it all together, it’s easy to feel like your connection with Jesus gets pushed to the back burner.
But listen: He’s not the one who drifted. He’s right here with you, closer than you think, ready the second you turn to Him.
You don’t have to have a perfect morning routine or an hour of uninterrupted prayer to stay close today. Just take the real, small steps that fit your actual life:
When stress starts building, just say His name quietly—”Jesus…”
On your drive or while you’re waiting for something, thank Him for one real thing
Pull up your Bible app for literally 60 seconds—read a couple verses and let them hit you
When that old temptation shows up, stop and speak: “Lord, I can’t do this alone. I need you right now.”
Those little moments? They’re huge. Every time you turn toward Him, even a little, you’re choosing closeness over distance.
The enemy loves it when we feel too busy or too messed up to reach out. But Jesus wants you leaning on Him, depending on His strength, walking with Him through the ordinary stuff.
Today, just choose to stay close. One small step at a time. He’s already right there meeting you.
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” — James 4:8
Dr. Ron Geisler 