July 09, 2024

Feeling distant from God?

20 minutes

Thank you so much for tuning in today! On today's episode we go into reasons why you might be feeling lost or distant in your relationship with God.

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Reasons Why People Feel Lost in Their Faith Journey:

Challenges in Understanding God's Plan: Often, uncertainty arises when we struggle to grasp the bigger picture of God's plan for our lives.

Solution: Embrace Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

Doubts and Questions: Asking questions and experiencing doubt are natural parts of a deepening faith journey, but they can lead to feelings of being lost.

Solution: Seek guidance in James 1:5: "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him."

Comparison and Expectations: Comparing our spiritual journey with others' or with idealized expectations can create feelings of inadequacy or confusion.

Solution: Remember Galatians 6:4: "Let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor."

Seasons of Dryness: Times when prayer feels unanswered or spiritual growth seems stagnant can lead to a sense of being lost.

Solution: Recall Psalm 42:11: "Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God."

Practical Steps to Combat Feelings of Uncertainty:

1. Deepen Your Prayer Life: Commit to regular, honest conversations with God.

2. Study God's Word: Delve into scripture for guidance and reassurance.

3. Seek Community: Connect with fellow believers for support and shared experiences.

4. Serve Others: Engage in acts of kindness and service to find renewed purpose in your faith journey.

5. Reflect and Journal: Process your thoughts and emotions through reflection and journaling.

If you need help in journaling you can also join the 'Working on Me' community which has online video journal prompts to help you get started 🤩just go to membership and join for $3 p.m

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By Minette Bruwer