Why We Drift From God and How to Stay Close (Joshua 8:30)

Today's Bible Verse: "Then Joshua built on Mount Ebal an altar to the Lord, the God of Israel." — Joshua 8:30 Why do we drift from God, and how can we stay close to Him? Joshua 8:30 shows Joshua intentionally building an altar to the Lord after Israel's victory, turning their attention back to worship and obedience. Staying close to God requires intentional choices to remember Him, worship Him, and make Him the center of our lives—not only in times of trouble, but also after seasons of victory and success. Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword “Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ Meet Today’s Host: Jennifer Slattery Discover more devotions with Jennifer at Your Daily Bible Verse on LifeAudio Jennifer Slattery is a national speaker, multi-published author, and founder of Wholly Loved Ministries. She’s passionate about helping believers live with bold faith, rooted in surrender to Christ’s purpose. Jennifer co-hosts both Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear, encouraging listeners to step into their God-given identity. Her teachings blend Scripture with personal insight to help others embrace God’s power over fear and move forward with confidence. 🌐 Learn more at JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.