Well said Jason. Obviously, the feeling that Godn. has taken His eyes off us can occur. And just as obvious is that these are just feelings as the actuallity of His constant love and attention is always. We both know that these feelings can be oppressive at times and I can say , for me, they are probably times where I am waiting...for Him to speak, act, resilve etc. If I were not waiting, I would not feel like I am missing Him. So, feeling this 'lostness' is ot sin, but also is not necessary....Just as when Paul reminds us that we need not be anxious for anything...He would not write this is anxiety is not something we expereince. And yet, we need not feel anxious. My sense is that as I grow more intimate in my knowledge of Him as He actually is - that I will become more like Him...and these unecessary feelings will dissapate.
That’s a great point, Tom. It’s good to remember that these feelings aren’t necessary. Just thinking about that and accepting that can shake some of us from our despair. But I am sure many people don’t choose to feel this way. Their sadness comes in waves, or seasonal depression leads to a spiritual depression that won’t lift. But as you noted, we persevere by holding onto what God says is true, and being reminded of that in community, even when we don’t feel it. I share your hope too.
Well said Jason. Obviously, the feeling that Godn. has taken His eyes off us can occur. And just as obvious is that these are just feelings as the actuallity of His constant love and attention is always. We both know that these feelings can be oppressive at times and I can say , for me, they are probably times where I am waiting...for Him to speak, act, resilve etc. If I were not waiting, I would not feel like I am missing Him. So, feeling this 'lostness' is ot sin, but also is not necessary....Just as when Paul reminds us that we need not be anxious for anything...He would not write this is anxiety is not something we expereince. And yet, we need not feel anxious. My sense is that as I grow more intimate in my knowledge of Him as He actually is - that I will become more like Him...and these unecessary feelings will dissapate.
Well said Jason. Obviously, the feeling that Godn. has taken His eyes off us can occur. And just as obvious is that these are just feelings as the actuallity of His constant love and attention is always. We both know that these feelings can be oppressive at times and I can say , for me, they are probably times where I am waiting...for Him to speak, act, resilve etc. If I were not waiting, I would not feel like I am missing Him. So, feeling this 'lostness' is ot sin, but also is not necessary....Just as when Paul reminds us that we need not be anxious for anything...He would not write this is anxiety is not something we expereince. And yet, we need not feel anxious. My sense is that as I grow more intimate in my knowledge of Him as He actually is - that I will become more like Him...and these unecessary feelings will dissapate.
That’s a great point, Tom. It’s good to remember that these feelings aren’t necessary. Just thinking about that and accepting that can shake some of us from our despair. But I am sure many people don’t choose to feel this way. Their sadness comes in waves, or seasonal depression leads to a spiritual depression that won’t lift. But as you noted, we persevere by holding onto what God says is true, and being reminded of that in community, even when we don’t feel it. I share your hope too.
Well said Jason. Obviously, the feeling that Godn. has taken His eyes off us can occur. And just as obvious is that these are just feelings as the actuallity of His constant love and attention is always. We both know that these feelings can be oppressive at times and I can say , for me, they are probably times where I am waiting...for Him to speak, act, resilve etc. If I were not waiting, I would not feel like I am missing Him. So, feeling this 'lostness' is ot sin, but also is not necessary....Just as when Paul reminds us that we need not be anxious for anything...He would not write this is anxiety is not something we expereince. And yet, we need not feel anxious. My sense is that as I grow more intimate in my knowledge of Him as He actually is - that I will become more like Him...and these unecessary feelings will dissapate.