Our connection with Christ mirrors our earthly relationships—feeling distant despite physical closeness happens when we lose focus and turn to unbelief rather than faith. Christ remains perfectly faithful even when we waver, because we are one with Him and He cannot deny Himself.

• The feeling of distance in marriage relationships provides insight into spiritual disconnection
• Christ is the perfect partner who embodies all the qualities in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
• Unbelief was the biggest problem in early churches, just as it is today
• We are eternally secure in Christ—"if we are faithless, he remains faithful"
• Walking by the Spirit versus gratifying the flesh is a daily, conscious choice
• God is sovereign over all events but not every circumstance is a direct message from Him
• Living by grace means returning to the gospel that saved you, not trying to earn God's favor

Episode Page: https://wakinguptograce.com/getting-closer-to-god/

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