Near

Have you ever been talking to someone--maybe casually or maybe pouring your heart out--and realized they really weren't listening to you? That just happened to me. I am sure I do it too. But, nonetheless, it really bothers me, especially when I am talking about something really important to me. It really hurt me. I know that she didn't mean anything by it. She probably didn't even realize she did it.

This isn't the first time this week I've seen someone hurt someone else unintentionally. Sometimes we just have selfish moments. And even when it is just a short moment it can be costly. I've seen a lot of that this week. I've had a number of friends express hurt over something simple--the other person didn't even realize or intend harm in any way.

I was actually thinking about all this earlier. And then I had that little episode tonight. Kinda ironic. I couldn't help but turn my thoughts toward the faithfulness of God. I can rest assured that He never has those selfish moments. He has never not listened to a prayer or cry or shout of victory of mine--no matter how long or boring or childish or....the list goes on. He has never turned His eye from me. He has always stopped and lavished His love on me even when I was least expecting it. He draws me to Him in ways I cannot understand. His nearness truly is my good. Be near, O God, be near O God. Your nearness is to us our good...