When we mess up, feel ashamed, or are overwhelmed by life, our first instinct is often to hide—just like Adam and Eve did in the garden. We think God is angry, disappointed, or distant. But the truth is, He is always drawing near, even when we’re pulling away. Just like the father in the story of the prodigal son, God isn’t waiting to scold us—He’s watching for us, ready to run toward us the moment we take even one step back home.