Have You ever Prayed and felt like Your our Words were going No farther than the Ceiling?
That God was being silent, that you weren't being heard?
You still believe in God. You still love Jesus Christ. You still open your Bible and pray.
But something feels different...
Prayer feels quieter than it used to. Scripture does not seem to hit your heart the same way. Worship feels harder. You look around and inside you are wondering, “LORD, where are You?”
Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, do not confuse a quiet season with God abandoning you.
There will be moments in your walk with God when your emotions and feelings are strong, and your prayers feel powerful...
There may also be seasons when you feel almost nothing.
But your relationship with God cannot be built entirely upon what you feel, sense, or see from one moment to the next.
Feelings come and go.
Circumstances change.
Your energy shifts.
But the LORD remains faithful; For HE is faithful who promised!
Psalm 145:18 KJB says:
“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.”
Notice that Scripture does not say the LORD is near only when you feel that He is near.
Call upon Him.
Honestly, and humbly.
If you feel spiritually dry, tell Him.
If prayer has become difficult, tell Him.
If you are discouraged because you do not feel as close to God as you once did, tell Him that too.
You do not need to have some emotional experience before you can come before the LORD.
Come as you are, and keep seeking Him!
James 4:8 KJB says:
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”
So what do you do when you do not feel close to God?
Draw near anyway.
Praise the LORD even when your emotions are quiet.
Examine your heart. If there is sin you know you have been holding onto, confess it and turn from it.
Put away some of the noise.
Turn off the phone for a while.
Get somewhere quiet.
Sit with God's Word.
And do not panic if everything does not suddenly change in one prayer.
Sometimes faithfulness looks like continuing to seek God when there are no huge moments.
Sometimes faith is simply saying:
“LORD, I do not feel close right now, but I am not walking away.”
Jesus Christ is still Lord.
The cross still matters.
God's Word is still true.
His mercy and grace is still great.
And you are still invited to draw near.
Do not measure the LORD's faithfulness by the intensity of your emotions.
Keep seeking Him.
Keep calling upon Him.
Keep opening His Word.
Keep walking with Jesus Christ, daily.
Draw near to God. Stay close to Jesus Christ. Keep the faith.
The LORD is near to you, always!
#ChristianEncouragement #DrawNearToGod #TrustGod #KeepTheFaith #FaithInGod #BibleVerse #SpiritualGrowth #RealChristian
That God was being silent, that you weren't being heard?
You still believe in God. You still love Jesus Christ. You still open your Bible and pray.
But something feels different...
Prayer feels quieter than it used to. Scripture does not seem to hit your heart the same way. Worship feels harder. You look around and inside you are wondering, “LORD, where are You?”
Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, do not confuse a quiet season with God abandoning you.
There will be moments in your walk with God when your emotions and feelings are strong, and your prayers feel powerful...
There may also be seasons when you feel almost nothing.
But your relationship with God cannot be built entirely upon what you feel, sense, or see from one moment to the next.
Feelings come and go.
Circumstances change.
Your energy shifts.
But the LORD remains faithful; For HE is faithful who promised!
Psalm 145:18 KJB says:
“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.”
Notice that Scripture does not say the LORD is near only when you feel that He is near.
Call upon Him.
Honestly, and humbly.
If you feel spiritually dry, tell Him.
If prayer has become difficult, tell Him.
If you are discouraged because you do not feel as close to God as you once did, tell Him that too.
You do not need to have some emotional experience before you can come before the LORD.
Come as you are, and keep seeking Him!
James 4:8 KJB says:
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”
So what do you do when you do not feel close to God?
Draw near anyway.
Praise the LORD even when your emotions are quiet.
Examine your heart. If there is sin you know you have been holding onto, confess it and turn from it.
Put away some of the noise.
Turn off the phone for a while.
Get somewhere quiet.
Sit with God's Word.
And do not panic if everything does not suddenly change in one prayer.
Sometimes faithfulness looks like continuing to seek God when there are no huge moments.
Sometimes faith is simply saying:
“LORD, I do not feel close right now, but I am not walking away.”
Jesus Christ is still Lord.
The cross still matters.
God's Word is still true.
His mercy and grace is still great.
And you are still invited to draw near.
Do not measure the LORD's faithfulness by the intensity of your emotions.
Keep seeking Him.
Keep calling upon Him.
Keep opening His Word.
Keep walking with Jesus Christ, daily.
Draw near to God. Stay close to Jesus Christ. Keep the faith.
The LORD is near to you, always!
#ChristianEncouragement #DrawNearToGod #TrustGod #KeepTheFaith #FaithInGod #BibleVerse #SpiritualGrowth #RealChristian
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I am Rajesh from KERALA.
I needed some financial assistance today. I am searching through all possible ways.
How can I pray to God for help?
The requirement is ₹20,000/-. I am also prepared to thank Him for it this evening itself.