We all say we want to be closer to God, closer to His heart, His presence, His power. However, what we often overlook is that the closer we draw to Him, the more intense the journey becomes. The trials deepen, not to destroy us, but to shape us, to break what’s proud, to strengthen what’s pure. It’s in that nearness where real transformation happens.  In this message, Pastor reminds us that the harder the walk becomes, the closer you may be to the presence of God.