It is living in the reality that “God is closer to us than we are to ourselves.”[9] Some doubt God’s constant presence when they don’t feel it. The truth is that God is always present because Christ promised to be present with us: “Lo, I am with you alway” (Matthew 28:20, KJV). God is present everywhere at the same time (Psalm 139:2-7). As we learn to pay attention to that presence, we may notice Him more often. It isn’t wise, however, to worry about feeling good, because then we’re focusing on ourselves