I have to admit, I've had my share of struggles and doubts about God's presence in my life. As a pastor, I've seen many people question whether God is really there for them. But as I reflect on my own experiences, I've come to realize that God's presence is not always easy to discern. Sometimes it feels like He's absent, and that's when the doubts creep in. But I've learned that it's in those moments of uncertainty that we need to draw closer to God, not further away. The Scriptures remind us that God is always seeking us, and that He's not trying to make us jump through hoops. He wants us to come to Him with a heart that's open and receptive.
As I look back on my life, I've seen many times when God's presence was real, even when it didn't feel like it. I think of the times when my wife Susan and I were struggling to have children, and God brought us our son Joshua and daughter Rebecca. I think of the times when I was feeling lost and uncertain, and God spoke to me through His Word and through other people. It's in those moments that I've come to realize that God's presence is not just about feeling, but about faith. It's about trusting that God is always with us, even when we can't see Him.
For me, the question of whether God is really there for me is not just about my own feelings or experiences, but about my relationship with Him. As I seek to love God supremely, I'm reminded that He's not just a distant figure, but a personal God who wants to be in relationship with me. He's not just a God of power and majesty, but a God of love and compassion. And it's in that relationship that I've come to experience His presence in my life, even in the midst of struggles and doubts. So, to answer your question, I believe that God is indeed there for me, and for everyone who seeks Him with an open heart. I believe that He's always seeking us, and that He's always present, even when it doesn't feel like it. And I believe that His presence is not just about feelings, but about faith, and about our relationship with Him. As I always say, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you." That's my experience, and that's what I want to share with others. May God be with you. Amen.