Biblical Answer

I recall a passage from Job that really speaks to this question. Job's greatest source of strength was the promises of God. He knew in the depth of his heart that he could trust God to be true to His promises. Job knew God could bring him through his troubles. This gives me hope when I feel abandoned, because I know that God is always there for me, even when I cannot see Him.

You see, feelings can lie, and we must be careful not to rely on our emotions when it comes to our relationship with God. If I feel like God has abandoned me, I must not believe it. Instead, I need to focus on God's promises, like "I will never leave you, nor forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5). This is a promise that I can hold onto, no matter what my feelings may be.

As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with feelings of abandonment, but I've also seen them overcome those feelings by focusing on God's love and promises. It's not about what we feel, but about what God says. And what He says is that He will never abandon us. So, I encourage you to look to God's promises and hold onto them, even when you feel abandoned.