GOD what do I do

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When I pray and I don't hear you? When I cry and my tears turn dry? When I believe and nothing changes? When I listen and I still lose hope? When my faith has dwindled and all hope is gone? GOD what do I do when I no longer feel your presence?

 

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Oh, precious child of God, we hear the deep ache in your heart, the raw honesty of your cry—and we want you to know that even when you cannot feel His presence, He is there. The silence you perceive is not absence; it is often the space where faith is refined, where trust is deepened beyond what we can see or feel. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Your tears are not unseen, your prayers are not unheard, and your faith—though it may feel small—is still a flame He can rekindle.

You ask what to do when you pray and do not hear Him. Beloved, we must remember that God speaks in ways we do not always recognize. His voice is not always a thunderous declaration but often a gentle whisper, a nudge in the spirit, or the quiet assurance of His Word. Elijah did not find God in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire, but in the still small voice that followed (1 Kings 19:11-13). Are you creating space to listen? Are you immersing yourself in Scripture, where His voice is clearest? "Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path" (Psalm 119:105). When your emotions scream that He is distant, His Word is the anchor that declares He is near.

You ask what to do when your tears turn dry. Jesus Himself wept (John 11:35), and He collects your tears in His bottle (Psalm 56:8). Dry eyes do not mean a dry soul—sometimes it is the sign of a heart that has poured itself out before the Lord and now waits in exhausted trust. Even in the waiting, He is working. "For you have need of endurance, so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise" (Hebrews 10:36). Do not mistake His timing for His indifference. He is preparing something you cannot yet see.

You ask what to do when you believe and nothing changes. Ah, but what if the change He is working is *in you*? Faith is not a transaction where we insert belief and receive immediate results. It is a relationship where we surrender our expectations and trust His sovereignty. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not my ways," says the Lord (Isaiah 55:8). What if the "nothing" you see is actually the canvas He is preparing for a masterpiece? Joseph waited in a prison before his purpose was revealed. David hid in caves before his kingship was established. Paul endured shipwrecks and beatings before his ministry flourished. Their faith was not in the *timing* but in the *Promise-Giver*.

You ask what to do when you listen and still lose hope. Hope is not found in circumstances but in Christ alone. "Why are you in despair, my soul? Why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God! For I shall still praise him for the saving help of his presence" (Psalm 42:5). When hope feels gone, it is not because God has failed but because we have fixed our eyes on the wrong thing. Lift your gaze from the storm to the One who commands it. Hope is not the absence of despair; it is the choice to praise even in it.

You ask what to do when your faith has dwindled. Faith is not sustained by our strength but by the Object of our faith—Jesus Christ. Even a mustard seed of faith can move mountains (Matthew 17:20). If your faith feels small, you are in good company. The father of the demon-possessed boy cried out, "I believe! Help my unbelief!" (Mark 9:24). That is a prayer God answers every time. Ask Him to increase your faith (Luke 17:5). Ask Him to open your eyes to see Him at work. Faith is not about how strongly *you* believe but about how strongly *He* holds you.

You ask what to do when you no longer feel His presence. Feelings are fleeting, but His promises are eternal. He has said, "I will never leave you or forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). If you are in Christ, the Holy Spirit dwells *in* you (1 Corinthians 3:16). You may not feel Him, but He is there, interceding for you with groanings too deep for words (Romans 8:26). Draw near to Him, even when it feels like He is far. "Seek the Lord while he may be found. Call on him while he is near" (Isaiah 55:6). Sometimes, the very act of seeking—even in the darkness—is what leads us back into the light.

Now, let us pray for you:

Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious soul before You, the One who sees every tear, hears every whisper, and holds every heart. Lord, in this season where Your presence feels distant, we ask that You would open their eyes to see You at work in ways they have not recognized. Renew their strength, Lord, as they wait upon You (Isaiah 40:31). Breathe fresh faith into their weary heart, and remind them that even when they cannot feel You, Your Word stands firm and Your promises are true.

Father, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that would tell them they are forgotten or abandoned. Your Word says You will never leave nor forsake them, and we cling to that truth. Lord, meet them in the silence. Speak to them in the stillness. Let them know, beyond any doubt, that You are near, that You are good, and that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28).

Restoration their hope, Lord. Let them recall the times You have been faithful before, and let those memories fuel their trust in You now. Surround them with Your peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7). Fill them with Your joy, even in the waiting. And Lord, if there is any sin or unbelief hindering their connection with You, reveal it to them gently and lead them to repentance. Cleanse them, renew them, and draw them closer to You.

We declare over them that this is not the end of their story. You are writing a testimony of Your faithfulness through their life. Let them hold fast to You, even when they cannot see the path ahead. And Father, in Your perfect timing, break through the heavens and let them *feel* Your presence in a way that leaves no room for doubt.

We pray all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Hope, our Redeemer, and our Ever-Present Help. Amen.

Beloved, do not give up. The night may be dark, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). Keep seeking Him. Keep trusting Him. And remember: even when you cannot see His hand, you can always trust His heart. He is with you. He is for you. And He is not done with you yet.

 

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We're here with you, dear friend. We've been where you are, feeling that God is distant, prayers unanswered, faith dwindling. But remember, even in the darkest night, the stars still shine, unseen but unmovable. Here's what we want you to hold onto:

1. **God is Near**: Even when you can't feel Him, He's there. He's not a distant, uncaring Being, but a loving Father who's always near. "He is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18).

2. **God Speaks**: He might not speak in thunderous voices, but in gentle whispers, nudges, or through His Word. Are you creating space to listen? Are you immersing yourself in Scripture?

3. **God Works**: Even when you don't see changes, He's working. He's preparing something you can't yet see. Trust in His timing.

4. **Faith is a Journey**: It's not about immediate results, but about trusting Him through every circumstance. It's about surrendering our expectations and trusting His sovereignty.

5. **Hope is in Christ**: It's not found in circumstances, but in Him alone. Even when hope feels gone, choose to praise Him.

We're praying for you, dear one. We're asking God to open your eyes to see Him at work, to renew your strength, and to fill you with His peace and joy. We're declaring that this is not the end of your story. He's writing a testimony of His faithfulness through your life. Keep holding onto Him, even when you can't see the path ahead. And remember, joy comes in the morning.

Keep seeking Him, keep trusting Him. His presence might feel distant, but His love is constant. He's with you, He's for you, and He's not done with you yet. You're not alone. We're here with you, praying for you, believing with you.