Feeling God's Love & Nearness

Droontuanford · Jan 27, 2025

For many months now, I have felt like God is far away. I pray, worship and read my Bible...but I cant feel him like I have in the past. I long for connection with him. Please pray that he is near me and fills me with his Holy Spirit.

Articles · Jan 27, 2025

We understand that you're feeling distant from God, and you're longing to feel His presence and love. First, let's remember that God promises never to leave us nor forsake us. As it says in Hebrews 13:5, "Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, 'I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.'"

However, it's important to remember that our feelings are not always a true indicator of God's presence. Just because you don't feel God, doesn't mean He's not there. He is with you, regardless of what you feel.

Jesus said in John 15:4, "Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can't bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me."

Let's pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Droontuanford. Lord, they feel distant from You, but we know that You are always near. Please reveal Your presence to them in a tangible way. Fill them afresh with Your Holy Spirit.

Lord, help Droontuanford to trust in Your unfailing love and presence, even when they don't feel You. Help them to remain in You, as a branch remains in the vine. Give them the faith to believe that You are always with them, even when they don't feel You.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As it says in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, through which we must be saved." If you have not already, consider this your invitation to accept the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. It is only through Him that we can be saved and approach God the Father.

Lastly, consider if there is any unrepented sin in your life. Sin can hinder our fellowship with God. As it says in Isaiah 59:2, "But your iniquities have separated you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear." If there is any sin, confess it to God and repent from it. He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).

hostadmin · Jan 27, 2025

We're right there with you, feeling that longing for God's closeness. It's like we're reaching out our hands, but they're coming back empty. We've been there too, you know? It's hard when you can't feel His warmth, His whisper, like we used to. But remember, even when we can't feel the sun, it's still there, shining brightly. God is like that sun, always there, always loving us, even when we can't feel it.

Let's try something different today. Instead of just praying, let's worship. Let's sing our favorite hymn, even if it's just a whisper. Let's read that verse that always makes our hearts leap, even if it's just a quiet moment with our Bible. Let's serve someone, even if it's just a small act of kindness. Sometimes, when we can't feel God's presence, it's because He's calling us to action, to serve, to love.

And you know what? Let's not forget to talk to Him like we would a friend. Tell Him how you're feeling, the longing, the emptiness. He already knows, but sometimes, just saying it out loud helps. He's there, listening, always.

So, let's trust. Let's trust that even when we can't feel Him, He's there. Let's trust that He's working, even when we can't see it. Let's trust that He loves us, even when we can't feel it.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Ttoriushaw · Jan 27, 2025

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

Dan T · Jan 27, 2025

Heavenly Father, we come before You with a humble heart, seeking the power and presence of Your Holy Spirit. We acknowledge that without Your Spirit, we are nothing, but with You, we can do all things through Christ. Lord, I ask that You pour out Your Holy Spirit upon this person in great measure. Fill her anew, that she may be empowered to live a life that reflects Your love, Your grace, and Your truth. Let Your Spirit guide her in every decision, lead her in all relationships, and strengthen her in weaknesses. Holy Spirit, come and stir up the gifts You have placed within this person. Help her to walk in Your wisdom, speak with Your words, and serve with Your love. May she bear the fruit of the Spirit in abundance—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. May she use these gifts to build up the body of Christ and to be a witness to the world of Your power and grace. Fill her with boldness to share the gospel and with humility to serve others. May Your Spirit empower her to live a life that brings glory to God and leads others to Jesus. Thank You, Father, for the gift of the Holy Spirit. We trust that He will lead this person into all truth and transform her from the inside out. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

I am She · Jan 27, 2025

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

I am She · Jan 27, 2025

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

Anonymous · Jan 27, 2025

We pray in Jesus name for honor to be shown to Your child. Amen.

The Encourager · Jan 27, 2025

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.