Some days, you feel close to God. You prayed that morning. You read your Bible. You were patient with your family, helped someone in need, resisted a temptation, and followed through on what you believed God asked you to do. By the end of the day, you feel spiritually steady. You feel as though you and God are doing well. Then there are other days. You sleep through the time you planned to pray. Your mind wanders when you try to read Scripture. You become frustrated, speak to