Biblical Answer

Understanding the Feeling of Abandonment

When we feel abandoned by God, it's often a sign that we've lost sight of our relationship with Him. This can happen when we focus on our circumstances rather than God's presence in our lives. We may feel like we're struggling with depression, anxiety, or other emotional struggles, and it's easy to assume that God has abandoned us. However, the Bible teaches us that God is always seeking us, even when we feel like we're not seeking Him. As someone once said, "When I was looking for God, He found me." This reminds us that God's presence is not dependent on our feelings or circumstances, but rather on His sovereign will.

Identifying the Roadblocks to God

So, what's keeping us from experiencing God's presence and love? Perhaps it's a habit or a mindset that's clouding our access to Him. Maybe we've become so focused on our problems that we've lost sight of God's purpose in our lives. The Bible tells us that Satan is a sly and cunning enemy who seeks to distract us from God's presence (1 Pet. 5:8). He wants us to focus on our circumstances and lose sight of God's love and care for us. However, when we surrender to God and abandon ourselves to Him, we begin to see the world in a different light. We realize that God is not absent, but rather, He is actively working in our lives, even when we can't see it.

Finding God in the Midst of Suffering

When we're struggling with feelings of abandonment, it's essential to remember that God has not abandoned us. In fact, He has a particular interest in those who have been sinned against, neglected, or abandoned (e.g., Jer. 23:1-8). He has a purpose in our lives, and we are His ambassadors. When we feel like giving up or losing interest in God's presence, we need to seek grace to be ashamed of ourselves. Such unbelieving pessimism deeply dishonours our great God and His love for us. Instead, we should focus on seeking God with our whole heart, trusting that He will meet us in the midst of our struggles and bring us hope and peace. As the Bible says, "Seek, and you will find" (Matt. 7:7-8). Let's seek God with reckless abandon, trusting that He will meet us where we are and bring us closer to Himself.