Lies I Believe Part 2: I Can Do It on My OwnSýnishorn

“God is distant and uninvolved in my life” is another lie that keeps us trying to do life on our own. Or maybe it sounds more like, “Whether or not I spend time with God doesn’t seem to make any real impact on my day-to-day life. So, why bother?” When we can’t feel God’s presence, we’re tempted to believe He isn’t near or doesn’t care. And that leads us to believe we’ve got to live life on our own strength. But the author of Psalm 139 paints a quite different picture. It is a beautiful poem teaching us that God knows us intimately and loves us extravagantly. So what do we do when it doesn’t feel that way? We have two choices. We can press on, seeking God. Or we can give up and try to live without Him. Let’s explore the first option in 3 postures:

Be still and know that I am God… (Psalm 46:10) Press pause on the striving, the hustle, the questions, and just be still. Take a few deep breaths. Pray these simple words: God, I want to know you…

You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:13) The Biblical idea of “heart” is that it is the center of will and desire. Take an honest inventory- what do you most desire in life? What are your desires for your relationship with God?

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14) Paul’s journey with Jesus Christ was not all roses and sunshine. Yet, he committed himself to a hard journey, for he trusted that his calling and his future were sure and certain.

Ask Yourself: What am I expecting from God? What have I learned about Him in the Bible? How is God revealing himself to me right where I am today?

Pause to Pray: God, I want to know you…

Take a Next Step: Find another Christian in your life who has been walking in faith longer than you. Invite them to share a cup of tea or coffee and talk about how they experience God in their life, especially when they're not feeling him.