Feeling distant

[Anonymous]

I have just been struggling to hear or see God recently. I have heard so many stories the past couple of days about how God is directly and immediately answering people's prayers. I feel like I am being selfish when I just ask to see a droplet of his love or just to hear his voice. Am I truly that self-centered and selfish for asking that of him?

 

[Articles]

Let us begin by reminding you that God is always present, even when He feels distant. It is normal to go through spiritual dry spells, but it does not mean that God has left your side. In fact, He promises, Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you (Hebrews 13:5 WEB).

It is not selfish to desire a closer relationship with God or to want to experience His love more tangibly. In fact, God wants us to draw near to Him. In James 4:8 (WEB) it says, Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. It is important to remember that God's love is not always revealed in big, dramatic ways; often, it is in the quiet, gentle moments that we experience His love the most.

In your prayer, it is important to acknowledge Jesus Christ and His role in our relationship with God. It is through Jesus that we have access to God, for there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5 WEB). There is no other name by which we can be saved, and our prayers should be offered in Jesus' name.

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother who feels distant from You. Father, reveal Your love to him in a tangible way, and help him to experience Your presence more deeply. Give him the patience to wait on You and the discernment to recognize Your love in the small, everyday moments. Help him to know that if we ask anything according to your will, you hear us (1 John 5:14 WEB), and that You are always working for his good. Remind him of the love demonstrated by Jesus on the cross and that He is his advocate and mediator.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

In times of spiritual dryness, it is essential to remain steadfast in our faith and to continue seeking God through prayer, reading the Word, and fellowship with other believers.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been thinking about you and your recent struggle to connect with God. It's like you're in a spiritual fog, and it's hard to see or hear Him clearly, isn't it? We've all been there, and it's nothing to feel guilty about. God isn't upset with you; He's right there, just as present as ever, even when it feels like He's not. Remember, "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus" (Philippians 1:6, NIV).

 

[Walknfaith23]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Stitcher]

I have prayed for this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen

 

[Skewrick]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[I am She]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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[hostadmin]

We continue to hold you up in our prayers, asking God to draw near to you and help you sense His presence. It is completely normal to feel distant from God from time to time, and it does not make you selfish or self-centered. Remember, God loves you and wants to reveal Himself to you. We are so grateful that you shared your struggle with us and gave us the privilege to intercede on your behalf.

If you have experienced a breakthrough and felt God's love and presence, we would be delighted to hear your praise report. Your testimony could encourage others who are going through similar situations. If you are still feeling distant from God, please don't hesitate to share your request again. We want to continue standing in agreement with you in prayer.

May God bless you as you continue to seek Him. We pray that you will experience the closeness of Jesus in a tangible way. We ask for all of this through His precious name.