• Find a Church
  • Add a Church
Church.org is the number one resource in connecting with your local faith based community.
Church.org
  • Home
  • Featured
    • Churches
    • Prayer Requests
    • Daily Bible Verses
  • Family & Personal
  • Faith & Spirituality
  • Daily Worship
  • Health & Wellness
  • Home
  • Featured
    • Churches
    • Prayer Requests
    • Daily Bible Verses
  • Family & Personal
  • Faith & Spirituality
  • Daily Worship
  • Health & Wellness
Feeling God's Presence In Pain & Suffering

Feeling God’s Presence In Pain & Suffering

2022-11-23T10:05:19-07:00
By 0 Comments

Feeling God’s presence in your life is a wonderful thing, but there may be times when you wonder where He’s gone. One of those times can be during suffering or tribulation, where you may feel like God isn’t close to you or isn’t hearing you as clearly as you would like.

You can rest assured that God hasn’t walked away from you or left you to suffer. You’re not being punished for something, and God’s presence is still all around you. Sometimes it can be harder to feel that presence, but there are ways to look at the situation differently, so you can feel the presence of God in your life more directly, even when you’re experiencing hard times.

Human Suffering is Inevitable

While it would be wonderful in many ways to never experience pain or suffering, it would also stop us from fully appreciating the value of better times. It might also cause us to take God and everything He has offered us for granted since there wouldn’t be any reason to reach out to Him for help or comfort.

Pain and suffering are simply parts of being human and of experiencing life on Earth. As we move through our lives, there are good times and bad, and both kinds of experiences provide opportunities for becoming closer to God, learning from Him, and leaning from His promises.

God is Always With You

The good news is that God is always with you, no matter what you’re going through at the time. If you want to feel closer to Him during a difficult time, there are a few things you can do. You can:

  • Pray: One of the best ways to feel closer to God is to pray and talk to Him. He wants all of His children to reach out to Him for comfort in times of struggle. If you’re dealing with pain and suffering, turning to God and looking for Him in the small, quiet moments can help.
  • Gather: When you gather with other believers, that’s another way to feel close to God. During hard times, reaching out to your faith community, your pastor, your friends and family, and trusted professionals can all provide benefits you can use to feel closer to God.
  • Walk in Nature: Being surrounded by the stillness, peace, and beauty of God’s creation is one of the ways to feel closer to Him, especially when times are difficult. Even if you live in a city, there are usually parks and other green spaces to experience. God’s presence can be felt in the flowers, trees, and natural wonders of these places.
  • Journal: Journaling helps bring you closer to God because it’s like a written prayer. You can get your feelings and fears down onto paper, along with your thoughts and goals. Talking with God through keeping a journal give you the opportunity to draw closer to Him, and when you’re struggling, that comfort can be very valuable.

Some people also choose things like meditation or music to draw themselves closer to God’s presence when times are difficult. There are many ways you can feel comforted and closer to Him, with the reassurance that you’re not alone and He will never leave you.

Suffering Can Bring You Closer to God

No one enjoys suffering, but there are lessons to be found in it. Sometimes a person who hasn’t been close to God will find Him in the suffering, bringing themselves closer to Him in their time of need and for the future, as well.

If you’re suffering or in pain, or if you’re struggling with something that’s weighing heavily on your heart or your mind, reaching out to God is the best way to have comfort and support during that time. When the suffering leaves and better times are in your life, staying close to God ensures you’ll have a strong relationship with Him the next time something painful comes your way.

You Have a Wonderful Inheritance

Your inheritance in Heaven is more important than anything that’s happening on Earth. While suffering isn’t easy and can be stressful and uncomfortable, looking ahead can help you have more peace.

When you feel God’s presence and comfort, and you know His promises for the future, your inheritance will become more important than any difficulties you may experience during your time here. It’s the relationship with God for eternity that matters most.

Share this post

Facebook Twitter Email Tumblr Reddit WhatsApp
Subscribe
Connect with
Login
I allow to create an account
When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account.
DisagreeAgree
Notify of
guest

I allow to create an account
When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account.
DisagreeAgree
guest

0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Related Posts

How Having a Grateful Heart Can Change or Save Your Life

Having a grateful heart can literally be a lifesaver for some people, and...

Read More

Is There a Purpose To Suffering?

Many people struggle to find a reason for their suffering or the suffering...

Read More
5 Signs You’re Engaging in Self-Sabotaging Behavior & How God's Word Can Help

5 Signs You’re Engaging in Self-Sabotaging Behavior & How God’s Word Can Help

Fear, self-criticism, and procrastination can hinder your success, relationships, and self-esteem. These unhealthy...

Read More

It Is Selfish to Love Yourself?

Many people shy away from self-love. They think they don't deserve love, or...

Read More

Subscribe to our Newsletter



Articles

  • Learning to Listen Developing Good Habits for Hearing from God
    Learning to Listen: Developing Good Habits for Hearing from God
  • Networking for the Purpose of Strengthening Your Faith
    Networking for the Purpose of Strengthening Your Faith
  • Exploring Practices That Support Living a Faithful Lifestyle
    Exploring Practices That Support Living a Faithful Lifestyle
  • Cultivating Your Spiritual Leadership Skills
    Cultivating Your Spiritual Leadership Skills
  • Empowering Yourself Through Prayer and Meditation
    Empowering Yourself Through Prayer and Meditation
  • How to Connect With God on a Regular Basis
    How to Connect With God on a Regular Basis
  • Navigating Through Difficult Times by Living Out Your Faith
    Navigating Through Difficult Times by Living Out Your Faith
  • Understanding the Basics of Christianity and Building a Devotional Life
    Understanding the Basics of Christianity and Building a Devotional Life

Find a Church
Add a Church
Write For Us

Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Membership Agreement
Contact Us

Instagram
Facebook
Twitter

Church.org provides this information as a service and is not affiliated with, or endorses any particular church or religious organization.
Church.org is a 501c3 nonprofit, registered in the US, registration number: 81-2757858

© 2023 Church.org - 8156 Interport Blvd Suite 1, Englewood, CO 80112 - Phone: 303-785-7955

wpDiscuz