When You Feel Distant From God

There are times in our lives when we feel like we are on top of the world, ready to take on anything life throws at us. Other times, we are struggling to barely get by. 

The past three or so years have been extremely difficult for me with different challenging, external forces thrown at me back to back. In these dark moments, it can be hard to see the light of God. Just recently (like earlier this month) I could feel myself walking around in shell of myself. It was like I was in a haze, and the worries of this life blurred my vision from God. 

I'm sure I'm not the only one who felt like their prayers were getting no where and were stopping short of the throne of God. 

It's in moments like these that we have to remind ourselves of God's promises in the Bible. 

Yes, the Romans 8:28 and Jerimiah 29:11s. 

But, we must also consider why it seems like we are so far from God. Is it a sin you've allowed into your heart that has numbed God's voice? (Ephesians 4:30)  Eliminate anything that doesn't draw you closer to God.

   Even if you are in this desert season, you have to declare that you will trust God and you will worship...and then do it. You have to remind yourself that sometimes your feelings are not always accurate, but God is still  truth. During these distant/weary/dry seasons, you have to stay close to the source.

We have to depend on God like we depend on oxygen for our next breath. We may not always see the air around us, but we know that we need it to survive. In times that we can't see God, we have to remind ourselves that we need him more than anything.

We have to stay close to the fire of God or we will grow lukewarm. Keep pressing. Keep praying, reading your word, keep worshiping, keep attending church, keep fighting to touch the hem of Jesus' garment. For we know that one touch from the Lord, changes everything. 

Yes, it can be hard to see God during life's difficult moments. Yet in those times we are trying to hold onto God, we find that he is actually holding onto us. 

In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. Psalm 138:3.

Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. Isaiah 58:9

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWPABE3gycs 

Love, 

Courtney