Feeling so far from God

[Religious_Girl]

I know most people feel this way at some point, but right now I feel that God is not here. I feel inside me that feeling I have when I know He is with me, and I long to feel that but I don’t.

I don’t want to do about it. It’s really upsetting, and I feel that God has given up on me at last. I don’t have anyone in person to talk to about this right now, so thought I would come here.

 

[marica_mandic]

I know most people feel this way at some point, but right now I feel that God is not here. I feel inside me that feeling I have when I know He is with me, and I long to feel that but I don’t.

I don’t want to do about it. It’s really upsetting, and I feel that God has given up on me at last. I don’t have anyone in person to talk to about this right now, so thought I would come here.

You can talk with me. Do you have fear of something. You need to destroy that fear.
Try to talk with God, me will understand you, God see you, but He want that you have faith in Him.

 

[the_7th_one]

I know most people feel this way at some point, but right now I feel that God is not here. I feel inside me that feeling I have when I know He is with me, and I long to feel that but I don’t.

I don’t want to do about it. It’s really upsetting, and I feel that God has given up on me at last. I don’t have anyone in person to talk to about this right now, so thought I would come here.

This is a good place to come. The Evil one wants you to feel alone and afraid, God does not. God is Father and like any good Father he wants to see his children grow. CS Lewis use to call this the law of Unduliation. We go thrugh periods of high energy God is close to us, all feels right with the world and it come easy. Then our energy goes low and we feel God is gone or far away from us. For some it gets hard to even get up in the morning.
Picture God as a Father holding his young daughter as she tries her first steps. Like any parent he will let go so she can try a few steps on her own. He’s not abandoning her, just trying to get her to grow. If she falls flat on her face, he picks her up and loves her; if she makes a few steps on her own, he picks her up and loves her
The point is; he is there if you feel it or not. Your faith walk is growing in this time

 

[on_eagles_wingz]

I know most people feel this way at some point, but right now I feel that God is not here. I feel inside me that feeling I have when I know He is with me, and I long to feel that but I don’t.

I don’t want to do about it. It’s really upsetting, and I feel that God has given up on me at last. I don’t have anyone in person to talk to about this right now, so thought I would come here.

I’m feeling the same way today too. I was not feeling it a couple days ago. I wonder if evil attacks with more fervor during holy days like Palm Sunday. I had to miss church because my mom hurt her back and needed my help at home.

I am going to say a rosary and divine mercy chaplet and talk to God too. Those things always help when I am feeling this way.

 

[Lost_Wanderer]

Can I just ask? Why do you rely so much on “feelings”?
C’mon, just read up on what the Church teaches. Examine your own life. Check if you’ve broken any rules. Easier said than done, I’m very sure. But at least, it’s already spelled out for ya.

 

[SunshineZA]

Think about it:- We were given a portion of the Holy Spirit at our baptism. God living inside of us. The seal with witch we were sealed or marked as Gods very own. Now we carry an invisible mark. - “Private Property of the Most High God” He would never forget or forsake you, bought at such a high price.

During times of doubt I speak to my flesh by continually affirming:- Jesus loves me, the Holy Spirit lives in me, I belong to God;- Jesus loves me … etc. until my flesh gives up its ‘feelings’ and my spirit rises to the truth in obedience to the promises of God.

Hope this would work for you as well.

God Bless

 

[cradlecatholic5]

I remember after my Dad passed away I was feeling angry at God and very distant - a priest suggested I talk to Mary and through her intercession it helped.

Also, praying the Stations & the Way of the Cross, especially during this Holy Week can be a help.

Praying for you.

 

[puzzleannie]

I know most people feel this way at some point, but right now I feel that God is not here. I feel inside me that feeling I have when I know He is with me, and I long to feel that but I don’t.

I.

subjective feelings are the least reliable guide to the condition of your soul and the health of your relationship with God, I suggest with the help of a spiritual director or good spiritual reading, especially with saints who struggled with this, abandoning the attempt to “feel” and instead direct your efforts at loving, and expressing love, through prayer, reception of the sacraments and works of mercy.

 

[JRKH]

I know most people feel this way at some point, but right now I feel that God is not here. I feel inside me that feeling I have when I know He is with me, and I long to feel that but I don’t.

I don’t want to do about it. It’s really upsetting, and I feel that God has given up on me at last. I don’t have anyone in person to talk to about this right now, so thought I would come here.

Yes you are right. Those who God Loves will feel this way. Even the great saints have gone through this so you can see that you are in good company.
The reason you feel so badly is because you recognize that there is no substitute for God. Nothing else satisfies.
The Lost and the weak, when they don’t feel God, fill up their lives with shallow and wasteful things. Those who know God cannot do that for, as it says somewhere in the OT, all is vanity and a chase after the wind", or something like that.
So we seek only God, and when God seems far away it is troubling. But take heart Dear One for God is actually giving you a great gift.
We can liken this time to when a parent is teaching a child to ride a bicycle. the parent holds the seat and helps to balance. The Child feels this and is comforted. Eventually the Parent removes the hand and the Child loses that feeling of support. It is frightening, but the Child must peresevere, do what teh parent taught them to do and this allows them to Grow and to learn. When they fall the paretn picks them up. When they succeed, The Parent is so proud.

As a matter of some practial suggestions:
Do things. I often find that when I don’t feel God near to me, I need to do something. Works of charity, extra prayers or review my pryaer life, examination of conscience…I dunno…Something that shakes me out of my routine. For often times God is asking us to grow nearer to Him and the best way to do that is through Loving our neighbor.
Read inspiring quotes or books Nothing heavy necessarily, I keep a couple of these kinds of things around like Mother Angelica’s Life lessons, and some little paperback books called “Elf Help books”, cutsy but good as well. Like I say, nothing heavy - just something to remind me that God is still here even if I don’t “feel” him.

Peace
James

 

[marica_mandic]

I know most people feel this way at some point, but right now I feel that God is not here. I feel inside me that feeling I have when I know He is with me, and I long to feel that but I don’t.

I don’t want to do about it. It’s really upsetting, and I feel that God has given up on me at last. I don’t have anyone in person to talk to about this right now, so thought I would come here.

Did you think negative last days?
Did you look people characteristics negative last days?
maybe is you enviroment of people so negative against you?