14: WHEN GOD SEEMS DISTANT

THE PURPOSE- DRIVEN LIFE

DAY 14

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 (TEV)

QUESTION TO CONSIDER: How can I stay focused on God's presence, especially when he feels distant?

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"Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional." If we don't let ourselves wallow in misery, we would see that God is not and never will be distant. Yes, He lets us face various trials but He doesn't give us anything we cannot handle. So for me, the best way to remind ourselves that God is with us all the time is to talk to Him. We should unload all our emotions and let Him know that we feel hopeless but we still trust Him. According to this book, admitting our hopelessness can be a statement of faith. But aside from that, it's also a must that we keep in mind everything that He has done for us in the past. A single difficulty should not overshadow the thousands of blessings He has showered us with.