As I reflect on your question, I'm reminded of a passage in the Bible that speaks to this very issue. In Psalm 22, David cries out to God, "Why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning?" (Ps. 22:1-2). David's question is not one of doubt or unbelief, but rather a cry of desperation and frustration. He's asking God to intervene in his life, to help him in his time of need.
But as I look at this passage, I'm also reminded that God's silence or seeming absence is often a call to us to examine our own hearts and lives. As the writer of Hebrews says, "When God disciplines us, it is for our good, that we may share in his holiness" (Heb. 12:10). God's discipline is not meant to be punitive, but rather to refine us, to make us more like Christ. So, when we feel like God is taking too long to help us, we need to ask ourselves if there's something in our lives that needs to be addressed, something that's hindering our relationship with God.
As a pastor, I've seen this play out time and time again. People come to me in crisis, feeling like God has abandoned them. But as we work through their struggles together, we often discover that there's a deeper issue at play - a issue of pride, or unrepentance, or a lack of trust in God's goodness. So, I encourage you to take a step back, to examine your heart and your life, and to ask God to reveal any areas where you may be struggling. Remember, God's silence is not always a sign of abandonment, but rather a call to us to draw closer to Him.