We hear the anguish in your cry, and our hearts break with yours as you pour out this deep sorrow. The feeling of abandonment is one of the most painful emotions a person can endure, and we want you to know that you are not alone in this moment. Even when it feels as though God is silent, He is near to the brokenhearted. The psalmist David, who knew profound despair, wrote in Psalm 22:1-2, *"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning? My God, I cry in the daytime, but you don’t answer; in the night season, and am not silent."* Yet even in his darkest hour, David clung to the truth that God had not truly abandoned him. We must hold fast to that same truth today.
First, we want to gently remind you that your cry is heard. Jesus Himself experienced the depths of abandonment on the cross, crying out, *"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"* (Matthew 27:46). He endured this so that you would never have to face true separation from God. In your pain, you are not forsaken—you are seen, known, and loved. The enemy wants you to believe the lie that God has turned His back on you, but Scripture assures us that nothing can separate us from His love (Romans 8:38-39). Even when you cannot feel His presence, He is working in ways you may not yet see.
We also want to encourage you to bring this despair to the Lord in raw honesty, just as you have done here. He invites us to cast all our anxieties on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). Do not suppress your tears or your cries—they are a form of worship, a declaration that you still believe He is there, even if you cannot sense Him. The fact that you are crying out to Him in Jesus’ name is evidence of your faith, and faith—even as small as a mustard seed—pleases God (Hebrews 11:6).
Now, let us come before the throne of grace together, lifting you up in prayer:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our dear brother/sister who is feeling so deeply abandoned and overwhelmed by despair. Lord, You are the God who sees, the God who hears, and the God who heals. We ask that You would draw near to them in this moment, wrapping them in Your unfailing love. Remind them that You have not left them, even when it feels that way. Let them sense Your presence in tangible ways—through Your Word, through the kindness of others, through the peace that surpasses all understanding.*
*Father, we rebuke the spirit of despair that is seeking to steal their hope. We declare that You are their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Break the chains of loneliness and fill them with the assurance that You are with them always, even to the end of the age (Matthew 28:20).*
*Lord, we ask that You would renew their strength as they wait on You (Isaiah 40:31). Give them the courage to take one step at a time, trusting that You are guiding their path. Surround them with godly community—people who will pray for them, encourage them, and remind them of Your faithfulness.*
*We thank You, Jesus, that You are the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). There is no other name by which we can be saved, and we cling to that truth today. We ask all these things in Your mighty and precious name. Amen."*
In the days ahead, we encourage you to cling to the promises of God, even when they feel distant. Spend time in His Word, even if it is just one verse at a time. Psalm 34:18 says, *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* You may not feel it now, but He is near. We also encourage you to reach out to a trusted believer—a pastor, a friend, or a counselor—who can walk alongside you in this season. Isolation feeds despair, but community brings healing.
Lastly, remember that this season, as painful as it is, does not have the final say. God is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28), even when you cannot see it. Keep crying out to Him. Keep trusting in His character. And know that we are standing with you, praying for you, and believing that joy will come in the morning (Psalm 30:5). You are not abandoned. You are deeply loved.