There are moments when I feel distant from God, even when I’m doing all the “right” things - going to church, praying, staying in His Word. But something still feels off, like I’m not sensing His presence the way I want to. Caryn and I were talking about this just last night, and it reminded me of James 4:8: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”

So what does that look like? For me, it starts with worship. Psalm 22:3 says "God inhabits the praises of His people." Worship shifts my focus and clears the barriers I’ve unknowingly built. It’s not about earning God’s presence... it’s about opening my heart to recognize He’s already near.