If God Seems Far Away Who Moved?

Feelings cannot always be trusted.  They often point us to an incorrect perception of who we are, who God is, and what is happening in our circumstances.   God promises to never leave us and that nothing can separate us from His love. 

God's word gives us principles around which we can do an inventory to see if we have drifted away from the closeness God is longing for us to experience with Him.  Perhaps we've been busy or distracted and it's been a while since we took time to sit down with God and focus on what He wants to say to us. Have we taken time to just be with God as a friend or do we simply reach out to Him in an emergency?  Have we strayed into self-will and sinful attitudes or actions and not asked God for forgiveness?  Have we been more focused on getting God's help for our agenda rather than taking time to consult God on what His agenda for our day or a particular situation might be?  If we are running away from God's will then we will feel more distant from Him.  

Sometimes we may be doing things right and actively seeking to follow God but still feel distant.  In that case the next avenue to consider is whether the evil one is lying to us about God's caring attention to us in all aspects of our affairs.  This calls us to affirm in our own hearts what God’s word says.  Our feelings will catch up with these truths.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank You for always being close to me.  You never stop watching out for me and are ready now, and throughout this day, to lift me up and show me the path You have chosen for me.  Help me to remove any obstacles that I may have allowed in our relationship.  Help me to take time today to rest and find comfort in You.  Amen

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