Where is HE???

[sparrow]

Why do I feel so alone right now? Where is God when I need him? I've prayed sincerely about this. I've asked God to be with me and show me his love. But I can't see it! Where is He? I've lost the connection. Everything feels different. Everything is wrong. Why am I so distanced... Why has he left me.. Am I so hopeless that God has forgotten me? Why doesn't he show me he cares! My heart feels so empty and I've asked him to fill it but nothing!

Where IS he? Why?

 

 

ARGH.

 

[ZiSunka]

Even if you do not see him, he is there:

He Himself has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrew 13:5

He never breaks his promises, and if he said he will not leave you, he is right there with you.

It is easiest to trust Him when you can see/feel Him, but sometimes He tests us all by seeing if we trust and believe in Him when we don't see/feel Him. All Christians eventually go through it.

It is hard to bear, but you are not the only one going through it in the world right now, nor have you been left alone by Him.

Keep trusting through the blackness, the light will be right back.

 

[altya]

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[Remny]

Oh man, I'm sure I've messed up waaay worse than you in my life and I KNOW God has not left me, so he's certainly still by your side. Lonelyness is sucky, even though I know God is with me, I sometimes feel lonely. We need other people and God to feel good. I pray you will find friends and loved ones to be with, that God will show you his love through other people. I'm sure you have a lot to offer. If you are friendly, you will find friends.

I have been lonely before, I feel for you greatly... I hope things get better for you real quick, and I am praying.

Benjamin Jeanotte

 

[altya]

I too messed up badly and God always forgave and love me. This love of God is so divine and we cannot really understand it. I just enjoy everything God has given me.

 

[GraftMeIn]

will be keeping you in my prayers

remember God is always there, even though some times we feel like he might not be, he is. just keep drawing yourself to him, and praying, he hears all your prayers, and he never forgets about us. He will answer your prayers, but sometimes we have to be patient and wait for those answers, then when we do get them we are filled with joy, so it's well worth the wait. Just hang in there, and know he is always there.

 

[OldBadfish]

Check my PM to you clairywairy

 

[Mr.Cheese]

How we feel changes with the weather. It changes from day to day. Our feelings are fickle and deceptive. How we feel is unreliable. God is there regardless of how you feel. Stay faithful and be strong even when you don't "feel" like anything os happening. He hasn't left you. God never changes and is always faithful. Our feelings aren't that reliable.

 

[sparrow]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I really appreciate your time and wisdom on this.
I understand that God hasn't left me. So he's there, but how can I get that connection back that I used to have? I prayed sincerely about it and asked God to be with me and to help me come back to him, but so far I've felt... nothing. I just feel like he's deserted me. How can I get that closeness that I used to have?
I understand also that he may be testing me, but I feel like I've failed this test, so why doesn't he come back to me and test me another time?
I just want God to love me!

 

[Mr.Cheese]

He does love you. God never changes. We're the ones who have ups and downs and goods and bads. Just hang in there.

 

[Ben Reid]

Originally posted by clairywairy
Thanks for the advice everyone. I really appreciate your time and wisdom on this.
I understand that God hasn't left me. So he's there, but how can I get that connection back that I used to have? I prayed sincerely about it and asked God to be with me and to help me come back to him, but so far I've felt... nothing. I just feel like he's deserted me. How can I get that closeness that I used to have?
I understand also that he may be testing me, but I feel like I've failed this test, so why doesn't he come back to me and test me another time?
I just want God to love me!

Hi Clair.

I love your honesty. Let me say that you are not alone on this. I think we all have times where we doubt God in some way or another and feel like we have lost our connection with Him. I'm going through something similar myself. In some ways it's unavoidable with anything which is seemingly intangible (i.e. the presence of God).

My advice, for what it is worth, is:

1) Don't get frustrated with yourself. It's almost impossible to be energetic and on fire for God all the time. There will always be some "down time." If you have cried out to God with a sincere heart, he will answer you -- though probably not in the way or time-frame you expected. You have done your part. Now it is up to God to do his.

2) Make it simple. At times like this, it is important to get back to basics. Remember what made you love Christiantiy in the first place. Reflect on the simplicity and beauty of salvation by grace.

3) Go outside and enjoy a sunset/sunrise. Just spend quiet time reflecting and admiring the beautiful handiwork of God. This always makes me feel closer to God.

4) Music. Find some music to uplift you. To reflect you current mood you are in and&nbsp;meet you where you are at.

5) Share your frustrations. You've already done that which is great Now we can&nbsp;pray for you &nbsp;