Doubts creeping in

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I’ve been praying very hard for a health related issue, and I’ve also been asking to help accept God’s will. The problem is I feel so distant from God right now and lost. I’m doubting His love. I’m doubting that He hears my prayers. I don’t want to feel this way, but right now, I do.

I almost don’t feel like praying because I feel emotionally tired.

For anyone else who has experienced this, how do you overcome it?
 
Keep praying, God loves you and hears your prayers.
 
DeniseNY said:
I’ve been praying very hard for a health related issue, and I’ve also been asking to help accept God’s will. The problem is I feel so distant from God right now and lost. I’m doubting His love. I’m doubting that He hears my prayers. I don’t want to feel this way, but right now, I do.

I almost don’t feel like praying because I feel emotionally tired.

For anyone else who has experienced this, how do you overcome it?
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Try some contemplative prayer.

Also try some service work.
 
I feel this way often, which is why it has taken me since '09 to convert so I shall send prayers for you to help you during the down times that take us. Keep praying 🙂
 
DeniseNY said:
I’ve been praying very hard for a health related issue, and I’ve also been asking to help accept God’s will. The problem is I feel so distant from God right now and lost. I’m doubting His love. I’m doubting that He hears my prayers. I don’t want to feel this way, but right now, I do.

I almost don’t feel like praying because I feel emotionally tired.

For anyone else who has experienced this, how do you overcome it?
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Volunteer. Read the book of James.
 
Keep praying Denise. Remember; “Let go & let God”. I’ll be praying for your intentions & health & recovery.
 
I, too, have been struggling with a health related issue and sometimes don’t feel like praying. It’s hard for me to accept that it may be God’s will for me not to be healed of this issue.

Today I went hiking, and pretty much prayed the whole time, in a conversational way. Sometimes it felt like I was hearing answers in my heart. Maybe try getting out in nature, where you can see how the Lord has clothed the earth in splendor, and then give Him praise. It helped me today.
 
Open the Bible at Random pages,and read,
it’s amazing the answers you can find if you open your mind
 
Tonight I’ll pray for you! God Bless you and I hope you have real peace tonight. :gopray:
 
DeniseNY said:
I’ve been praying very hard for a health related issue, and I’ve also been asking to help accept God’s will. The problem is I feel so distant from God right now and lost. I’m doubting His love. I’m doubting that He hears my prayers. I don’t want to feel this way, but right now, I do.

I almost don’t feel like praying because I feel emotionally tired.

For anyone else who has experienced this, how do you overcome it?
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I had an experience of this sort a couple of years ago. It took me a few months to get out of it.
Sometimes these things are a hard slog. The Book of Job can be an immense help at such times. Ultimately, no matter how wise we are, we cannot understand His plan. All we can do is believe that He has something greater in mind, not just for us but for others (we are not isolated cases in His eyes.) And even if you don’t feel like praying, don’t worry. We will pray for you. 🙂
 
DeniseNY said:
I’ve been praying very hard for a health related issue, and I’ve also been asking to help accept God’s will. The problem is I feel so distant from God right now and lost. I’m doubting His love. I’m doubting that He hears my prayers. I don’t want to feel this way, but right now, I do.

I almost don’t feel like praying because I feel emotionally tired.

For anyone else who has experienced this, how do you overcome it?
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Usually when this happens I sort of take a few deep breaths and go for a hike. Sometimes in the middle of nature I can remember how I fit into the big picture.

Other times I just sort of try to sleep it off.

Lots and lots of extra sleep. 😉
 
DeniseNY said:
I’ve been praying very hard for a health related issue, and I’ve also been asking to help accept God’s will. The problem is I feel so distant from God right now and lost. I’m doubting His love. I’m doubting that He hears my prayers. I don’t want to feel this way, but right now, I do.

I almost don’t feel like praying because I feel emotionally tired.

For anyone else who has experienced this, how do you overcome it?
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Say short prayers, even though you do not feel good at the time. Those short prayers, (“Jesus I trust in You”, “Blessed Mother Mary, pray for me”) are heard by God and He will strengthen you even though you are not aware of it now. You can offer all this up for graces for the enemies of the Lord, as He wants us to pray for our enemies.

God bless you and be your healing!
 
“Jesus in my heart, I believe in your tender love for me, I love you.”
Mother Teresa taught this prayer to her novices, and directed them to say it often.
 
Thank you all very much for your wonderful suggestions. God bless you!
 
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