Near the Lord

Psalm 73:28a “But for me it is good to be near God.”

I take a break for this week from our study through the book of Numbers. I share something that we so well know of, but need to be reminded of often.

This is my 8yr old fur baby, Buzzbe, the resident toddler of our home. God made him to pour out love on us, give us never ending cuddles, make us laugh with his quirks and be by our side always. Buzzbe sits by my side always. He follows me everywhere, including being glued to the other side of the bathroom door as though I am going to be making a run for it through the bathroom window. He has his spot on my left when I sit on my favourite couch and if my son comes and sits next to me, occupying Buzzbe’s spot, he climbs over my son and squeezes himself in between and tries to get my son to move. The point is that His spot is right next to me and that is something he does not compromise on.

Buzzbe often reminds me of how I need to be with God. The best spot for me is to be as close to God as possible. And just as he follows me everywhere, so should I when it comes to God. When anything tries to rob him of his spot next to me, Buzzbe remains singularly focused on getting his spot back and then heaves a sigh and settles next to me and eventually snoozes. He makes me reflect, if I am that aware and focused to make sure that nothing comes in between God and me?

Is there anything right now in your life that is creating a bit of distance in how near to God you want to be? Don’t be passive about it and allow it to remain, but take those steps to claim your spot right near the Father.

James 4:8 “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.”

God Bless.