This chapter was important to me because I have felt on so many different occassions that god was so distant. Continue to trust him is what the book said and I think that's what I try to do. It becomes so lonely trying to continue to fight against all the negative feelings about life in general. I pray that life won't be such a struggle just want it to be easy. Yet, even when things are pretty easy I allow the simple things to become difficult. So then I get depressed that I'm just never satisfied I search for the peace and closeness that the book talks about. So when it stated that sometimes he distances himself for the normal part of testing and maturing of your friendship with God. At first I really didn't understand this statement. But as I read on it said it was vital for a christians developement in faith. It is a test of faith- one we must all face. So it leads us to trust in God. I have to learn to trust God no matter what I'm experiencing good or bad.
I think telling God how you feel has been a new experience for me. I was always fearful to say exactly how I feel but it does give you so much freedom. It develops Trust ( and isn't like he doesn't already know) but it allows me to be me. Remembering what God has alrady done for you is another vital point that made me realize I had to trust.
I pray that each of you feel God's presence and know when you don't you truly need to trust.
When God feels so distant from you. I totally get this because I have been there. He is testing my faith and I need to remember that he says he will never leave me or foresake me. I have to have faith that he is still there by my side. There have been so many times when I am sad and feel like God isn't there and I haven't turned to him. I now know that I need to keep praying even if I don't feel his presence. Know that he gave his only son for me and that love will never fade away.
Janina, I truly know how you feel in your post and have those same feelings. I think we are moving closer to having a better understanding and relationship with God. We just have to continue to believe and have faith even during those times when we feel he is distant.
This chapter was important to me because I have felt on so many different occassions that god was so distant. Continue to trust him is what the book said and I think that's what I try to do. It becomes so lonely trying to continue to fight against all the negative feelings about life in general. I pray that life won't be such a struggle just want it to be easy. Yet, even when things are pretty easy I allow the simple things to become difficult. So then I get depressed that I'm just never satisfied
ReplyDeleteI search for the peace and closeness that the book talks about. So when it stated that sometimes he distances himself for the normal part of testing and maturing of your friendship with God. At first I really didn't understand this statement. But as I read on it said it was vital for a christians developement in faith. It is a test of faith- one we must all face. So it leads us to trust in God. I have to learn to trust God no matter what I'm experiencing good or bad.
I think telling God how you feel has been a new experience for me. I was always fearful to say exactly how I feel but it does give you so much freedom. It develops Trust ( and isn't like he doesn't already know) but it allows me to be me. Remembering what God has alrady done for you is another vital point that made me realize I had to trust.
I pray that each of you feel God's presence and know when you don't you truly need to trust.
When God feels so distant from you. I totally get this because I have been there. He is testing my faith and I need to remember that he says he will never leave me or foresake me. I have to have faith that he is still there by my side. There have been so many times when I am sad and feel like God isn't there and I haven't turned to him. I now know that I need to keep praying even if I don't feel his presence. Know that he gave his only son for me and that love will never fade away.
ReplyDeleteJanina, I truly know how you feel in your post and have those same feelings. I think we are moving closer to having a better understanding and relationship with God. We just have to continue to believe and have faith even during those times when we feel he is distant.
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
Jess