I was reading John 16 this morning and concentrating on how I sometimes feel so far away from the presence of God. No matter where I am in my life or what is going on, I know God is always with me as He has promised, but I, like many believers, often get so involved with the daily struggles of this life that I find it difficult to make time for my bible reading or time alone with God in prayer. 

Then as only God can do, He reminds me that He will never forsake me or leave me. I recall Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20, Isaiah 41:10 and all of a sudden I start to sense His presence again. I know that with all the distractions of this world, it will be a battle to the end, but it's the battle of my life that I am so thankful to be going through. As I focus on Jesus's words in John 16:6-22, I know that I do not have to go this battle alone. Thank you Lord for choosing me and for sustaining me.