Why is it we sometimes feel God is a very distant idea rather than a close and loving father?

Listen to Adrian Rogers.

Do you know why God is not real to many of you?

Here's what Jesus, our master, said. Listen to it.

He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me. Now watch this. And he that loveth

me shall be loved of my father and I will love him and will manifest myself to him. Don't get the

idea that you can claim the promises without obeying the commandments.

It just does not work that way.

Welcome to Love Worth Finding, featuring powerful lessons and biblical insights from Adrian

Rogers. In Exodus chapter 33, God shined his glory on the face of Moses. But over time, Moses lost the glow.

Do you identify with him? As Christians, we're temples of God. The Lord lives and dwells in us.

But many of us are not aware of the presence of God. How can we restore that glow that comes from a close relationship with him?

If you have your Bible, turn now to Exodus chapter 33.

We'll begin in verse 1, as Adrian Rogers delivers part two of how to practice the presence of God.

Some who are listening by radio, there was once a time when God was very real to you,

and you still outwardly saying, yes, Jesus is real and precious to me,

but inwardly you know that you're hiding behind some kind of a veil.

Well, let me give you some steps. To make God real, to get the

glow back. What to do when the glow is gone? Number one, there must be determination. There must be

determination. You must say, God, I will not take your blessings without you.

I don't want any angel. I need you. Determination. Number two, preparation. Be ready in the morning.

And I pray God, you will be ready in the morning. Now here's the third thing. Determination, preparation. Number three,

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