Sometimes the Lord seems far away, unresponsive, removed from our lives.

I think lots of times we just feel that way because we can’t see things from His perspective. In difficult times, He really is closer to us than ever before.

If it weren’t for the difficult, distant, dry times, the relief wouldn’t be quite as sweet, refreshing, or cooling.

I pray these verses offer you encouragement and hope in the midst of any trial you may be enduring. All He really wants is for you to call out to Him in your current need and invite Him into it. He will meet you there.

Search me, O God, and know my heart;

      test me and know my anxious thoughts.

 Point out anything in me that offends you,

      and lead me along the path of everlasting life. (Psalm 139:23-24)

When I am overwhelmed,

      you alone know the way I should turn. (Psalm 142:3)

I remember the days of old.

      I ponder all your great works

      and think about what you have done.

I lift my hands to you in prayer.

      I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain. (Psalm 143:5-6)

Then I pray to you, O LORD.

      I say, “You are my place of refuge.

      You are all I really want in life. (Psalm 142:5)

Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning,

      for I am trusting you.

   Show me where to walk,

      for I give myself to you. (Psalm 143:8)

I can never escape from your Spirit!

      I can never get away from your presence! (Psalm 139:7)