We heard it before and we often hear it repeatedly from different
people - "I was closest to God when I had this . . . problem". Why? If
you were in the shoes of that person, you would most probably agree
that you are already in a situation where - either you have come to a
point of that you seem to be alone in your struggle or simply you are
encountering difficulties and the fear of being unable to cope with
your woes have prompted you to cling on to God.
But come to think of it, why is it not the same when a person is at
the peak of his wealth and success? Oh yes, that person may still be
religious but is he as closely connected with God during his trying
times, now that he is blessed with what he desired for.
Think of those moments when you merely thank God for the blessings.
Having done so, there is that feeling of "compliance" in your relation
with God. Such being the case, you went on to attend to your temporal
cares and for the meanwhile, your spiritual nourishment was shelved
until you find a need for it again.
Do not anticipate God's mercy by doing what is wrong and neglecting
Him in your life even for a single moment.
Do what is right and pleasing to Him. Follow God's will and love Him
more than ever. Be confident in declaring, even to yourself, that you
are closest to God every moment in your life.