When God Seems Distant ~ Day 14 ~ Part 2

Today we will finish up Saturday's lesson, which we were unable to do on Saturday due to technical difficulties.

We were talking about when we do not feel God's presence in our lives. When trouble seems to have taken over and it's hard to praise God for those trials. In most cases, God allows trials to grow our faith. We were speaking of Job, who had faith in God, even when he had lost everything. When his friends and family were telling him to give up on God, Job never did. Instead, he worshiped God even more. How are we to worship God when we feel alone?

Tell God exactly how you feel.

We need to feel like we can unload on God. He can handle it. As Job said, "I can't be quiet! I am angry and bitter. I have to speak!" (Job 7:11) In this way, Job opened his heart to God. When we open our hearts to God, we are not only complaining, it can be a statement of faith, We are trusting God, even when we might feel hopeless at the time. First, we show that believe in God; second, we believe that God is listening to our prayers; and third, we believe that God would allow us to say what we feel and still love us.

Focus on who God is the – His unchanging nature.


We need to remember who God is and His unchanging nature. Remind yourself of His characteristics, including the following: God is good; God is always with me; God knows what I'm going through; God loves me; God has a plan for me; God is in control.

Trust God to keep His promises.

Even in times of "spiritual dryness", we must rely on God's word and what we have learned from it. God has made some promises to us, one being that He will never leave us (Job 23:12). As Job did, we must always trust in God and His word.

Remember what God has already done for you.

God sent His only Son to Die for our sins. God allowed this horrid event to save us from an eternity in hell. As the Bible says, "Christ was without sin, but for our sake God made Him share our sin in order that in union with Him we might share the righteousness of God" (2 Corinthians 5:21). This is the greatest reason to trust in Him and worship Him.

Point to Ponder:

God is real, no matter how I feel.

Verse to Remember:

"For God has said,' I will never leave you; I will never abandon you'" (Hebrews 13:5).

Question to Consider:

How can I stay focused on God's presence, especially when He feels distant?