Five Ways to Stay Close to God When Life Gets Busy
There are seasons when life doesn't seem to ever slow down. Your planner is full of things to do and responsibilities press in. Maybe it's an older parent you help to take care of, perhaps you homeschool your kids, or have a full-time job. Whatever it may be, life just seems to be full. Full of schedules, notifications, constant running, and all the noise. When you finally do get a moment to yourself, you realize what it is that YOU want. I want to be close to God—but I don’t know how to stay focused with all this going on. If that is you, let me reassure you of this truth: He's still here. He is waiting for you to call out to Him. In the midst of the chaos. He doesn't need your life to slow down; He'll help you find a way. He doesn't need you to follow a perfect routine; He just wants to share in your time. “The Lord is near to all who call on Him.” (Psalm 145:18, NIV) 1. Redefine What “Closeness” Looks Like in This Season A lot of us think to be close to God...