Hypothetically, if I told you "I am going to steal your wallet sometime in the near future ... later today, maybe tomorrow, or maybe later in the week", you may take some steps to protect your wallet from me. Not hypothetically, something is going to happen in the near future ... later today, tomorrow or later in the week ... that is going to steal your comfort, your joy, or even in your faith in God. What steps are your taking to protect yourself.
Lord, help me to realize that something is always coming at me and doesn't want me to have a strong relationship with You so I need to be always prepared.