 Many times we imagine that our connection with God depends upon how well we perform. We see our relationship with God like it's a ladder. When we do better, we're climbing up the ladder and getting closer to Him. And when we're not doing so well, we climb down the ladder and He's distancing Himself. How can He get any closer than within you? How can He get any closer than one with you? We do not pray to connect with God. We pray from connection with God.