There was a time in my life when I believed that God had abandoned me. I was experiencing struggle and struggle, pain after pain, storm after storm, and it felt like the God who promised to never forsake me had done just that. My prayers and pleas for help appeared to go unheard; my fasting seemed to be in vain; my Bible studying felt worthless. I couldn’t feel God, I couldn’t hear him, and I felt devoid of His love and care.
But you know what? God was always there; He never left me. And you know what else? He’s right there with you, too. In all that you’re going through, though it may not always seem like it, God has not left your side. His promise in Deuteronomy 31:8 is true – He will NEVER leave you nor forsake you.
If you’re feeling like God has abandoned you, may the words penned below penetrate your heart, and remind you that our loving, always concerned Father is ever present with you.
Lord, I really need your help
I cannot do this on my own.
I've tried all I know to do
But still everything is going wrong.
I'm praying and fasting,
I'm standing on Your Word;
I'm putting all my faith in You
Yet Your voice I have not heard.
I'm drowning in my problems.
Can't you see I'm going under?
Your Word says You'll hold me up;
About that, I'm beginning to wonder.
Don't You see all my pain?
Don't You know about what I'm going through?
My present help in time of trouble,
Please tell me, where are You?
Where are you when the tears are falling?
Where are you when I'm searching for strength?
Where are you when my bills are due
And all my money is spent?
You said You'd never leave nor forsake me.
You said You'd never leave my side.
You said You'd always be with me
Your face You'd never hide.
So why can't I feel You?
Why can't I see Your face?
Why don't I hear Your voice?
Why does my life feel devoid of Your amazing grace?
I'm crying out to You, My Savior
Please come and rescue me.
Remind me that You're there;
Extend Your love and mercy.
My child, I am here.
I've been there all along.
I've never left your side,
You've got it all wrong.
I see you when you cry.
I feel when you are weak.
I know when you are in need,
Long before you ever speak.
I hear your prayers
I know every request.
I'm not ignoring you
I'm simply preparing you for my best.
My best answers
My best way of escape
My best plans for you
My best out-pour of grace
Have I ever not come to your rescue?
Have I ever let you down?
Have I ever failed to deliver you?
My child, I'll never let you drown.
I am your hiding place,
The shelter from your storm.
I am constantly extending my grace,
Keeping you safe from harm.
My child, don't doubt Me
My Presence is always there
I am right beside you,
even when you're unaware.
Holding your hand,
And wiping your tears.
Soothing your doubts,
and calming your fears.
When you can't hear my voice
When you don't see my hand
Know in your heart that I am with you
Forever working on your behalf.
My child, I love you deeply
You'll never fathom how much I care
You are my treasure
Trust me, Your Father is always there.
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