It seems like it’s expected, a natural part of a life of faith, that at one time or another, we will feel distant from God. I mean, if even King David went through it, then…

So, what do you do? What did you do when you felt all alone and desperate?

Guilt is usually one of the first emotions that bubbles up in me. Guilt over a sin, real or imagined, that might have caused this separation. Guilt that I’m a Christian and I shouldn’t be feeling this way. Isn’t this a betrayal? Am I not betraying Jesus, my Saviour, when I feel so out of touch with His presence? Am I really a Christian?

In my younger years, I sometimes thought that being a Christian was easy. Accepting Yeshua, Jesus Christ, as my Saviour and Lord meant a life of ease, and I could relax because all my burdens were now taken care of. Not so. Not entirely. Sure, I’m now assured of eternal rest with Him, but I still have to live my earthly life. And that is lived out daily, moment by moment.

So, why have faith? Or, is faith supposed to carry you through the wanting, dreaming, wishing for things you want to have in this life? You know, the house, car, money, wealth, maybe fame.

Is that all that hope is for? That you hope for things, and your faith carries you through just enough to sustain you until you get those things. And then what?

What’s next?

What do you do?

Our struggles show us who we are and how deep our faith is. It’s when our faith is tested that we know how strong it is.

It sucks, as the kids say. But it’s necessary because it’s easy to say that you have faith in God, but how deep is your love for Him?

Do you love Him enough to say that He is enough?

Do you love God enough that possessions, wealth and fame are no longer necessary?

It’s up to you, of course, to say. It depends on how much of God you desire and whether you’re committed and faithful to your walk and relationship with Him.

But do you really want anyone or anything else more than God Himself in your life?

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