When you no longer feel the Holy Spirit’s presence consider asking yourself: “What kind of water am I drinking? Is the water I’m drinking simply water of this world or the water of LIFE?”
For a long time, I had struggled with the absence of the Holy Spirit. His fire was incredibly strong when I was born again. I spent the entire day praying, listening to sermons, and having fellowship with the Lord. I remember being so excited to open my bible, read the Word, and pray for others when I couldn’t sleep at night.
We spent a lot of time together, and I constantly felt His presence. Even when I fell into the depths of sin, my relationship with Christ was immediately restored when I returned to His throne with a sincere and repentant heart.
However, our sins gradually quench the Holy Spirit.
So, how do we respond when God appears to be distant from us? Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. He doesn’t change; it’s us who do. Hebrews 13:8.
His love for us does not waver. Sin is what makes us fall.
SIN CAUSES THE ABSENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The main reason for the Holy Spirit’s absence when there seems to be a wall separating you from God, is sin.
You get the impression that it’s difficult for you to see well because of the heavy fog. It’s as if your heart has a big thorn, and a believer might be deeply saddened by this.
What went wrong, you’re wondering. “Will I ever experience His presence once more?” Because you no longer experience His fellowship’s sweetness.
I can still clearly recall how devastated I was when I couldn’t feel His presence.“What’s happening, God?” I kept asking. “Why I don’t feel your presence anymore? “What should I do now?”
Scripture says:
“Do not grieve the Holy Spirit.”
Ephesians 4:30
“Do not quench the Spirit.”
1 Thessalonians 5:19
It is the sinful seed that slowly chokes the Holy Spirit until He relents.
Later, I repented and confessed any known sin, but I soon started to withdraw from the light. In some ways, I began to hide from the light out of fear that, if I acknowledged any severe mistake, God would not grant me His presence.
I remember how deeply saddened my heart became when I went to my knees and felt nothing. I didn’t feel anything. Zero. And deep down, in complete silence, my heart was crying. Do you cry as well?
EXAMINE YOUR HEART
At this point, you must examine your heart to see if you have begun to idolize His presence. I certainly did.
The next thing I did was go on YouTube and search for the topic: “When you don’t feel the presence of the Holy Spirit anymore.” I was confident that Christians were addressing these issues, but to my great surprise, I only found two related videos on the subject.
I was having difficulty finding an explanation for this specific situation and was disappointed when there was no clear answer on how His sweet presence could return. Then I thought: “If Christians aren’t answering this question, then what now? Is this the point at which you just give up and cry?”
Therefore, one video stands out, in which the number one reason for the absence of God’s presence was disobedience. My first words were: “But God, I confess everything I know.” Then He whispered to me: “You take sins like disobedience and unfaithfulness lightly as if they were minor offenses.”
We frequently forget that God despises all sins. Big or small. Not just when we commit sins against others or ourselves. The most important thing is our relationship with God.
We cannot expect to be cheerful while riding for the lusts of the flesh:
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”
1 John 2:15
When we sin, we are sinning against God.
I’ll give you an honest example. The Holy Spirit once prompted me to worship Him, but I chose to ignore him. I caved into my ego and watched one pointless episode of “90-day Fiance.”
With just one act of disobedience, you give a foothold for more.
PARTIAL OBEDIENCE IS DISOBEDIENCE
Partial obedience is disobedience. When we only obey God in areas “where we agree with Him,” we are under great deception. We feel as though we are rubbing sand in our eyes; Instead, we ought to make an effort to fulfill all of God’s demands in a sincere and well-intentioned way.
Obey His voice, not yours.
What actions can we then take to restore our relationship with God?
Here are seven important things to think about.
HUMBLE YOURSELF BEFORE GOD
The first thing you have to do in your daily relationship with God is to humble yourself. You must humble yourself. We must lay down our pride and come to His throne with pure, sincere, and repentant hearts, as well as the right motives:
“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.”
Hebrews 10:22
CONVICTION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Do you carry any unrepented or unconfessed sins? Ask Him to reveal any known or hidden sins to you:
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
Psalm 139:23-24
A CALL TO REPENTANCE
Continue to pray and be still,until you receive an answer. When you get it, don’t just brush it under the rug; instead, confessit wholeheartedly, not just for the sake of receiving forgiveness.
STOP RUNNING FROM GOD
God sees what is going on in your heart and whether or not you are hiding something. He knows everything about you. Don’t try to hide from the light, rather, run to Him, not away from Him!
PRAY IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
Prayer is a key to God and the most important way to communicate with Him, so go to God first, not last. Pour out your heart to Him. He will also guide you in prayer with a gentle voice.
Pray with an open and honest heart:
“But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
Matthew 6:6
Go to your secret place and ask God to restore your relationship with Him.
Sometimes, all it takes is one prayer to change everything.
Abide in His Word. Draw closer to God:
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
James 4:8
SEEK GOD
When God seems distant from us, rather than seeking worldly pleasures that cannot satisfy us, we should seek Jesus first, even in the desert.
His Holy water will purify you.
Christ abides in us and we are in Him when we seek Him. Seek Him until your heart begins to sing with joy. Continue to seek Him in your joy as well.
WORSHIP IS NOT A FEELING
Jesus is worthy of your worship and praise! Give Him praise for all that He has done for you. Start being grateful and practicing thankfulness:
“God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”
John 4:24
Be grateful for everything you have. Each day you have is a blessing from God.
This is the moment when all the idols will crumble!
Continue to abide in Christ, the true vine. Pray and read the Bible. Confess your sins. The Truth will renew your mind and His Holy water will cleanse you. And His presence will eventually return to you.
Jesus is the only source of true, living water, who can fill us with joy and peace that this world does not know. He is the one who gives us the Holy Spirit, and we cannot earn His presence on our own. It is, however, our responsibility to serve Him wholeheartedly and to submit to His authority.
Then I believe your relationship with God will be restored.
“And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit.”
Ephesians 5:18
I hope you found this helpful and encouraging. I’m here to pray for you if you need it! 🙂
And don’t forget: Jesus loves you & I love you too!
Thank you for writing this! This is the message I was looking for. I found the Lord in a dramatic way in 2015, at my 4th rehab. He saved me from decades of drug addiction and new age spiritualism. I stayed sober for 4 years, and grew a lot in my relationship with Him. When I prayed to Him, I felt this joy in my heart that felt like it was overflowing, so that my heart was shining! I began to understand scripture because I was seeing it happen in my own life! And yet I neglected Him at times, in just the way you described. He would fill me with a longing for Him, and instead of going to prayer, I turned on a stupid cartoon!? What an insult to Him. Then during the lockdown, I ended up relapsing on drugs ( because of depression, anger, and not putting Him first. Entertainment is an Idol for me) and I was afraid I severed our relationship for good. I even went through some demonic attacks during this period. Since then I have struggled to stay sober and struggled to feel His presence. And it really has worried me. But today, I am sober, and have been for a few months, and am working to rebuild my relationship with Him. I joined a Bible study, and am in the process of tearing down my idols, by getting rid of tv access, and limiting smart phone access during the morning and night, when I should be seeking Him (not Netflix). I realize I need to take Him more seriously and cut some things out of my life, before I can begin to work on my obedience. The modern world is too distracting! Thank you for the encouraging words!
Hi Lee, first and foremost, I’m so grateful that you found this helpful! 🙂 Thank you for opening up and sharing your story with us. Much of what you’ve shared resonates with me as well. I, too, have experienced demonic attacks, and I’ve learned that they usually come when we neglect prayer, studying the Bible, and spending time in God’s Word. That’s why putting on the armor of God daily is so essential – it prepares us for the battles we face.
It never ceases to amaze me how God can transform us despite the messiness of our lives. I struggled with depression, suicidal thoughts, and hopelessness for multiple years before founding Christ. In my career, disappointment after disappointment weighed me down until I reached a breaking point. But that season of brokenness became the very place where my relationship with Jesus began.
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is recognizing where we’ve strayed from our first love. That’s where true repentance comes in – turning back to Jesus and seeking His help in our time of need in prayer. Hebrews 4:1-13 tells us that we have an opportunity to enter God’s rest, but there is also a chance that we can fail to experience it out of disobedience. Sometimes, we just need to surrender our fear of facing our deepest struggles and pains to Him. And as you mentioned, taking our relationship with Jesus seriously – honoring Him with reverence, holy fear and obedience – is key to walking in His peace and power.
Your words have encouraged me as well. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts, and I pray that God continues to strengthen and bless you abundantly! 🙂
Thanks it was helpful and encouraging though!
My pleasure. Glad you find it encouraging. 🙂
Hello ma,
I write this with tears in my eyes. I dont know how i found this write up but this write up is written all for me. I lost track woth Jesus and my relationship with him can not be found because before finding this ur write up, i did not know where to even start from but now i do. I pray the Lord accepts me back as i do all you have listed above.
Hello Maria. Our loving Father is not far from you; He’s been gently drawing you back to His heart all along. Just the fact that your heart is stirred like this is evidence that the Holy Spirit is already at work in you.
Remember the story of the prodigal son—while he was still a long way off, the Father ran to him with open arms. That’s exactly how Jesus feels about you. He delights in your return, and He is so ready to restore your relationship with Him. You are deeply loved, and He has never stopped pursuing your heart.
I’m praying for you, and I’m so honored that this write-up became a small part of your journey back to Jesus. Don’t be afraid to take the next step—He will meet you there with grace, mercy, and so much love.
Thank you so much , this has really helped me , right now I feel like I don’t have holy spirit in me anymore, in the past when I was praying I felt his presence close to me I felt like anm talking to him one by one , I used even to feel danger ahead and I would stop it, but nowadays when I pray I feel nothing , my everything is parting away I need his presence again, MAY YOU HELP ME TO PRAY MY DEAR SO GOD CAN GIVE ME BACK HIS SPIRIT, ALSO PRAY FOR FAVOR IN MY HOUSEHOLD AND FINANCIAL BREAKTHROUGH WE ARA PASSING A LOT AS A FAMILY.
Praise God for touching your heart! Based on my personal experience, I encourage you to start singing songs, hymns, or psalms to Jesus—whatever He places on your heart. Worship will shift your focus away from yourself and onto Him. I also highly encourage you to dive deeper into God’s Word, write down His promises, your identity in Christ and study His character—truly getting to know who He is.
When our spiritual lamps run out of oil, Satan is attempting to turn us against God. I’ve fallen into this trap before, and the only way out was through worship. Singing songs like “What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus” became a prayer of surrender: “Lord, cleanse me of pride, rebellion, complaining, and self-condemnation” (I began to list which sins). Naming my struggles before Jesus helped me lay them at His feet. I once read that when we sin, we don’t lose our salvation, but we do lose the joy of salvation. I believe the biggest problem we confront when we cannot sense God’s presence is that we don’t know who we are in Christ and who God is – which is why, when we can’t feel it, we may start believing numerous lies – That is why we must seek God and know His character. He is loving, compassionate, and merciful, always ready to forgive and able to set the captives free. I will be praying for you and for God’s provision in your life! Remember, He is with you and will provide everything you need. Trust in His promises: “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)
God bless you! 😊
Hallelujah, Praise the Lord.
I was someone who didn’t believe God existed before.
I sinned, committed adultery on the sides, lied, and did many other disgusting things.
I was someone who really was not happy in life, I always had many questions in my head without answers, always cursed myself, and condemned myself. Honestly, I didn’t have any hope for the future. I was too lazy to do anything, I was too shy to even face an audience of small kids. I longed for money, fame and wealth.
After sometime, later on, someone introduced me to the bible and i began reading it.
My moods changed, I felt as if I was someone else and then I was peaceful.
I wanted to tell you that since then, I stopped worrying about money or riches. they all became useless things to wish for, to the point that all I wanted and longed for was only to hear the voice of God and to have the holy spirit. I began fearing to sin to the point where if I had wet dreams, I could feel as if I had sinned.
My purpose in writing this is, to ask for your prayers so that God can see me, touch me, and give me the holy spirit. May He remove any curse that is put on me, and may LORD my God at least see how humble I am before him.
I am 29, male
Thank you, and may God Bless you.
Praise the Lord for the transformation He has begun in your life, as it is written, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17).
God sees you. He knows every struggle, every longing, and every prayer you have lifted to Him. You are not forgotten—He is drawing you closer to Himself, and the very desire in your heart for His presence is evidence that the Holy Spirit is already at work in you. Jesus said, “And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you” (Luke 11:9). And in Luke 11:13, He assures us, “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”
I will be praying for you—that God touches your life in a fresh and powerful way, that every chain is broken, and that your cup will overflow with His Spirit. The Lord is faithful, and He will complete the good work He has started in you (Philippians 1:6).
Oh My God, you have answered me. thanks
pls pray for me. I am Alexis
I’m praying for you! Keep seeking Him with all your heart, and trust that He is walking with you every step of the way.
Thank you, may God bless you. I need God more than I need money. He is my creator. I can’t live this life without my creator.
Please may you plead with God for me to show me his glory.
I pray every day, I thank God my Lord for freeing me from devils that used to attack me in the night. Whenever I went to bed, some spirits could come to me when I am asleep and make me not breathe. anywhere they touched, I could move that body part.
If they touched any part of my head, I could nearly die. This spirit tried to kill me during sleep many times and I reached a point where I was fearing to go to bed. Whenever it came around, even though I could be asleep i could feel it coming and if I tried to shout Jesus’s name, they could strangle me and squeeze my head and the whole of me.
The time I began reading the bible and praying, they never came back again.
May you continue to pray for me. may you ask Jesus for me if he knows me? may I know what God wants me to be? what purpose did he create me for? why didn’t he let me get killed by the evil spirits? Is the God of Israel pleased with me?? Thank you and be blessed.
Your words reflect a deep hunger for God, and I want to encourage you—He sees you, knows you, and loves you deeply. You are not forgotten, and your desire to seek His glory and His face is beautiful in His sight.
The very fact that He has delivered you from those spiritual attacks is a testimony of His mighty hand at work in your life! The enemy may have tried to destroy you, but Jesus, your mighty Savior, stood in the gap for you. He is your refuge, your protector, and your Deliverer. “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1).
God has preserved you for a reason. You were created with a unique purpose—to glorify Him, walk in His love, work for His Kingdom, and to be a light in this world. Keep pressing into His Word because, through it, He is revealing Himself to you. He is shaping you, strengthening you, and drawing you closer.
I also want to remind you that Jesus has already paid the price for your redemption on the cross. You belong to Him! No demon can stand against you because God is sovereign, in control, and victorious. The enemy wants you to focus on fear, but God calls you to fix your eyes on the finished work of the cross and the power of His blood. When you’re in need, call on Jesus—He always answers with truth and wisdom! In Him, you are more than a conqueror.
What helped me in my own journey was writing down the Scriptures and reminding myself of who I am in Christ. When I did this, I realized just how personal and loving God truly is. I would sit in awe, thinking, “Wow, God, You are comforting me? You are so personal?” And He is! He is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18).
Be encouraged: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8). More than anything in this world, we need Jesus. He is our Creator, our very life source. Without Him, we can do nothing. Keep abiding in His Word, and keep pressing into His presence. Seek Him with all your heart, and He will reveal Himself to you.
I will be praying for you that God would give you peace in knowing He has called you by name, reveal His purpose for your life, and fill you with His Holy Spirit. Rest assured, He has kept you for a reason; you are here because He has a plan for you. May the Lord cover you, protect you, and guide you into all truth. You are His, and He delights in you!
There is great power in prayer and God’s Word. Rest in His protection: “In peace, I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety” (Psalm 4:8). He knows you by name, for He is El Roi—the God who sees you. He is with you always, and when all else fails, God never does!
Hello, Shalom, Dear friend of God.
First of all, thank you so much for your prayers.
Help me to thank the LORD, who has given me his holy spirit and walks with me wherever I go.
I rejoice with you, giving praise to our faithful Father who never leaves nor forsakes us! May He continue to fill you with His perfect peace, wisdom, and overflowing joy as you walk with Him each day.
I also encourage you to seek out a Holy Spirit-filled church—a place where you can grow, find accountability, and be encouraged in your journey toward Christlikeness. Surrounding yourself with a strong community of believers will strengthen and uplift you.
Blessings and peace to you in Christ! I will continue to pray for you.
Hello Servant of the LORD,
I wanted to ask: why do I cry when I am praying to the LORD?
Thanks
Hi! Crying in prayer is often a sign of the Holy Spirit moving within you and working in your heart and you feel His presence so strongly. It is a response to the presence of God—whether it be His love overwhelming you, conviction leading you to repentance, gratitude filling your heart, or even burdens being lifted as you pour them out before Him.
Sometimes, we cry because His love is too deep for words. Other times, the Holy Spirit is working in our hearts, breaking strongholds, healing wounds, and drawing us closer to the Father. Even Jesus wept in prayer (Luke 22:44, John 11:35), showing us that tears are not a sign of weakness but of a heart that is soft before God. Maybe you feel deeply connected to God and you can’t help but cry. Not out of sadness, but out of reverence. The tears are a form of worship. They convey things you feel that you cannot find the words to express. They express your love for Him and respond to His love for you. Perhaps you cry because of the closeness you feel to God, as His presence moves within you in a deeply intimate way.
Hi. I always thought I knew God until I wanted to truly walk with him and I started to doubt even his existence. Everything feels like a lie. I can no longer defend to myself what is wrong or right. I feel lonely. People speak about how reading your Bible will pull you closer to God but you need the Holy Spirit. How can I have the Holy Spirit when I don’t even believe there’s God. And if I don’t believe how can I be saved. I’ve tried to convince myself in different ways about the existence of God but I just can’t hold it down. Don’t get me wrong I want to know God. I want to enjoy the things that come with knowing him. I even want to lead people to him. But I don’t even believe in anything.
Hello,
I went through the same thing. And I want you to know that you’re not alone. Whenever we try to get close to God, who or what do you think tries to stop us? Something evil that wants to try to not let us go on the right path right? Look around this world, people are constantly suffering and doing evil deeds, don’t you think there is a solution to all of this knowing that man did not create this world? The solution is Jesus. Before I got saved, I didn’t want to hear about God. I believed there was no God and I hardened my heart towards Him, He still chose to save me. How much more do you think He, Your Creator, wants that for you? You see, John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have eternal life”. You see, God sent Jesus on this earth to save us knowing our sinful nature and our disobedience towards God, we didn’t know Jesus, but He knew us, and you know what? He suffered so that one day we won’t have to suffer anymore once we accepted Him as our Lord and Savior. God is a loving God, and once you walk with Him it’s the best decision and peace you will ever have for eternity. I’m not saying it will be easy, there will be warfare.. Ephesians 6:12 “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places” But I promise you, it will all be worth it in the end. He is our Father and i promise that He loves you and always will. If you need help i’m here.. I apologize if this is a bit late. And once you accept Jesus as Lord and Savior and repent of your sins, you will recieve the Holy Spirit, for He is faithful to which you are called for. Your faith will grow as you mature, but 1 Peter 2:2-3 ” Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.” Reading God’s Word will grow your faith, even if you are unsure, The Bible was made to bring people to Christ and preach about His salvation for sinners and for the believers/saved to grow from it. Don’t give up, you will feel like it at times, but fight the good fight of faith and push forward. Matthew 24:13 “But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.” Now’s the time. Hope this helped :). God bless you and i’m praying for you.
I also want you to know that you will be a great blessing to others when you choose to lead others to Him :).
Hi, Michelle! Thank you for being so open and sharing a bit of your story. I want you to know that I completely understand how you feel because I’ve walked a similar path. For a very long time, I battled the idea that God exists, and even when I saw proof of His existence, I refused to believe it. I remember watching Ray Comfort’s The Atheist Delusion in the midst of my doubt. It opened my eyes, but I still wrestled with the thought that God created everything.
Then, during the 2020 quarantine, I was laid off from my job. That season of uncertainty led me to sincerely seek God for real answers. I also joined a faith-based group on Facebook (As for Me and My House Podcast), where I kept hearing the truth of the Gospel: “Jesus loves you. He died for you.” and “It’s all about a relationship with Him.” Those words began to change me. I started talking to Jesus, confessing everything that was on my mind. Furthermore, after hearing numerous stories about how Jesus changed people’s lives, I reasoned that there had to be more to it. In addition, I watched an American gospel, which helped me understand God better. I wanted to know my purpose “God why did you make me?” Then, when my student status expired, fear of unemployment overwhelmed me, and God became my only lifeline. That was the moment I finally humbled myself and surrendered my life to Jesus. I opened my heart to Him and spoke to Him as if He were my closest friend. In that moment of prayer, I experienced an overwhelming sense of joy, freedom, and peace! The Holy Spirit instantly restored me and healed me from everything that had been tormenting me.
After being born again, you will be transformed from the inside out. It’s as if your life is just beginning; you’re alive! The Bible says For “the earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof” 2 Corinthians 10:26 – this was the verse I needed to read until my final doubt about God’s existence shattered.
Perhaps the missing piece for you is a relationship with God and a born-again experience. Imagine a relationship with God like a phone that needs to be recharged when it’s running low – that is how we must fill our hearts with the right “charger” – Jesus Christ. I will definitely be praying for you! 🙂
Amen!
Thank you for posting this. I have been feeling distant from the Lord.I have prayed and asked God to forgive me. But I still felt distant. I have read what to do and I will do as you said.thanks Sarah.
Hello, Sarah! 🙂 I’m so grateful you stopped by! I want to encourage you to draw near to God, as His Word promises: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8. He is unchanging—faithful yesterday, today, and forever. Keep seeking Him in prayer. Though the pruning process can be challenging, remember that God is sanctifying you so that you may bear even more fruit for His glory. He will sustain you through it all. True growth comes when we abide in the true Vine—Jesus. Be blessed and stay rooted in Him!
Just wanted to say thank you for writing this. I have been a Christian for 30 years now, experiencing the Holy Spirit’s joy during that time, but for the last 2-3 weeks have really struggled to sense God’s presence. Prayer, God’s love, joy, all have been affected. I am in distress, and it is 4 in the morning. Please pray for me.
Dear one, you are not alone. I’ve walked through this difficult season myself, and I know how hard it can be. Sometimes, God allows these moments and some seasons are meant to test and refine us—to see if we will continue seeking Him and serve Him when things get tough, even when we don’t feel His sweet presence as strongly as before. Please don’t give up. Use this time to draw even closer to Jesus, seek Him with all your heart. Fast, pray, and ask Him to reveal anything He wants to teach you or any hidden sins that need repentance. He is always near, even when you can’t feel Him. I will be praying for you! Stay strong in Him and in the power of His might.
Thank you so much for this study, I have been walking with the Lord off and on for over 45 years, but the last 20 years has been the most challenging there are times I feel I’m so close to the Father I can see myself sitting in His lap or dancing with Jesus, but then there are times I feel I’m going through a maze and He is nowhere to be found, I’m desperately seeking Him diligently through prayer, studying His word, sermons and praying in the Spirit but I just still feel like I’m still in this maze. Can you pray for wisdom and discernment for me. 🙏
Hi, dear sister in Christ! Thank you for sharing your heart. I truly understand how you feel, as I’ve walked through similar seasons where it felt like I was lost and trapped in a maze with no way out. But looking back, I can now see that Jesus was holding my hand the entire time, even when I couldn’t sense His presence. It wasn’t how I expected, but I’ve come to realize that these seasons are often times of sanctification and pruning—where God refines us and reveals and teaches us more of His character. He is Jehovah Mekoddiskem—the Lord who sanctifies us.
In my own walk with the Lord, I’ve learned that there are seasons where we feel full of His glory and presence, and other times when it feels like we’re wandering in the wilderness. Sometimes it’s due to spiritual attacks, trials, or even hidden sins like unforgiveness, pride, self-righteousness, relying on our own understanding, or struggling to fully trust the Lord. But I’ve found that the key to remaining close to Him is consistent worship, prayer, and staying rooted in His Word. Even in the dry seasons, He is teaching us to trust Him more deeply and to rely on Him fully.
Be encouraged—He is shaping you, even when it feels difficult. Stay moldable in the hands of the Potter, trusting that He is working all things together for your good. I will absolutely be keeping you in my prayers for wisdom, strength, and discernment.
I too am experiencing the loss of God’s spirit & foremost that this bother me a whole lot I use to feel his presence when I was in church bf the pandemic but I did feel his presence one time since but now I feel empty so many betrayed me mb I lost something then I’m not sure but now that I’m in old age with insomnia it’s really been so hard for me get back to church even though I’m still a believer in Christ gave up most of my sins but still got a habit of dipping help pray for me I’m not happy with this
Dear Mary,
Thank you for sharing your heart so honestly. I want you to know that you are not alone—God sees you, He knows your struggles, and He has never left you. Even when we don’t feel His presence, He is still near, walking with us through every season—even through the wilderness and the fire! His love for you is unshakable, and His Spirit is still at work in your life, even in the silence.
“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” —Romans 8:38-39
Sometimes, when we go through betrayal, loss, or hardships, our hearts can feel heavy, making it hard to sense God’s presence. But take heart—David also cried out to God in seasons of dryness (Psalm 42:1-2), and yet, God remained faithful to him. The fact that you still believe, that you desire to be close to Him again, is evidence that the Holy Spirit is still drawing you. You have not lost Him—He is pursuing you even now.
I understand how you feel because I, too, have walked through seasons where I could not feel His presence the way I once did—and I am still in this season. I experienced moments of restoration, only for that sense of closeness to fade again. Yet, through this wilderness, I see how God is using it to refine my heart. Even when I don’t feel His presence, He gently asks me, “Will you still follow Me, serve Me, and honor Me when you don’t feel My sweetness?” This season has been teaching me to trust Him more, to depend fully on Him, and to surrender everything into His hands. Most of all, He is teaching me to love Him for who He is, not just for what He gives.
Adam was placed in the garden so that God could walk with him. God created us for relationship with Him, to dwell in His presence and glory. But disobedience broke that relationship. We cannot walk closely with God if disobedience lingers in our hearts. The true measure of our spiritual condition is found in our obedience to His will. But God is not finished with you—your temple is still under construction. Forgive those who have hurt you, and extend that same grace to yourself.
When I lost the sweet presence of the Holy Spirit, I believed that God was punishing me and that He wasn’t a loving Father. I thought He would never forgive me for disobedience, and for taking His voice lightly. But now, I realize that this was actually God’s mercy, as it led me to seek a deeper understanding of who He truly is and to experience renewed life. Though I still can’t feel His presence like I once did, I know that God is using this season to do a deep work in my heart. I must obey Him and cooperate with Him, even though it hurts, because I trust it’s for my good. I’ve learned that I need to develop a heart that remains steadfast in trials, so that the storms don’t choke the word of God. This is something I was missing at the beginning of my relationship with Jesus.
I will be praying for you—that God renews your spirit, restores your joy, and strengthens you to overcome every struggle. He is the God of restoration, and He will meet you right where you are. Keep calling on His name, even in the emptiness, and trust that He is working in ways you cannot yet see. You are deeply loved, and your story is not over. May the Lord remind you that you are His beloved child.
I hope this encourages you.
AM BLESS AND I THANK FOR HIS HELP