Southrenhoosier67

82 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

0 saved

10

When Faith Feels Distant: A Story of Struggle and

https://polymathchristian.wordpress.com/2025/03/16/when-faith-feels-distant-a-story-of-struggle-and-searching/

#FaithStruggles , #GraceUnbroken , #SpiritualJourney , #HealingThroughFaith , #fyp

2025/3/16 Edited to

Feeling distant from faith is a common experience many go through, often accompanied by feelings of loneliness and doubt. This article delves into the emotional rollercoaster of spiritual struggles and provides strategies to reignite your spiritual journey. Sharing relatable stories can help normalize these feelings and foster a sense of community. Engage with resources like inspirational literature, support groups, or counseling for deeper insights. The journey back to faith does not have to be solitary; connecting with others who embrace similar challenges can be profoundly healing. Social media forums and in-person groups allow for sharing experiences, fostering understanding, and rebuilding spiritual connections. Remember, every journey is unique, and seeking guidance from faith leaders or mentorship can also provide crucial support. Embrace the journey of rediscovery and learn to find solace even in the quiet moments of searching.

Related posts

🌻 What Faith Looks Like on Hard Days | Trusting God Through Difficult Seasons

Faith isn't always loud. Sometimes faith looks like getting out of bed when your body wants to stay there. Sometimes faith looks like praying through tears. Sometimes faith looks like trusting God when you don't understand the plan. On hard days, my faith isn't about having

24 likes

Currently On The Struggle Bus 🚍🤍

This season has been hard on my heart and mind. Some days I feel okay… and other days my anxiety, overthinking, and fear are driving the bus. 😅💔 But even on the messy days, I’m still showing up. Still praying. Still trusting God one step at a time. ✨ So if you’re riding the struggle bus to

588 likes

a prayer when God feels distant 🫶🏽

John 15:5 CEVDCI says, I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you stay joined to me, and I stay joined to you, then you will produce lots of fruit. But you cannot do anything without me.“ ‭‭ i’ve heard it said that, if God feels distant from you, you’ve gotten distant from God and i can unde

1756 likes

⚠️ If Your Life Feels Blocked, Do This Ritual ⚠️

If you’ve been feeling blocked… If money feels delayed… If love feels distant… If your spirit feels heavy, unmotivated, exhausted or disconnected… This ritual was meant to find you. Hi my beautiful sunshine ☀️ I pray that this ritual finds you blessed, protected, calm, and open to receive

185 likes

Struggle Bus Prompt…

Create a cozy, emotional, faith-based digital illustration of a vintage pink “Struggle Bus” parked on a peaceful country road at sunset. A woman with messy hair in a bun ( reference picture for color and facial features) leans thoughtfully out of the driver’s window holding a coffee cup, wearing an

415 likes

A person's legs and arm holding a drink, with sunlight on a wooden table. Overlay text reads: 'WHY GOD WON'T HELP U AND THAT'S OKAY (A book review)'.

The book cover 'GOD Won't HELP Affirmations of the Reluctant God' is displayed. Overlay text shares an honest take on the book, mentioning it was not an easy read and forced confrontation of uncomfortable truths.

A desk with a laptop and keyboard, featuring text boxes outlining 'IDEAS THAT SHOOK ME': Radical Acceptance, Inner Strength, and Questioning Faith, with brief descriptions for each.

God won’t help - A book review

Ever had one of those reads that shakes you up a bit? Yeah, that was this book for me. It doesn't sugarcoat life's tough moments or offer easy answers wrapped in a pretty bow. Instead, it dives headfirst into the messy, uncomfortable parts, the ones where faith feels distant and the struggl

41 likes

Create a cozy, emotional, faith-based digital illustration of a vintage farmhouse style "Struggle Bus" parked on a peaceful country road at sunset. A woman with long silver gray hair in a bun (reference picture for color and facial features) leans thoughtfully out of the driver's window

21 likes

No wonder Halle Berry feels distant from the kids

#foryou #celebrity #usa🇺🇸 #celebritynews #fyp

113 likes

When Strength Feels Distant 🌟

Some days you don’t need motivation. You need renewal. Isaiah 40:31 doesn’t promise instant escape. It promises renewed strength. “They shall mount up with wings like eagles…” Strength that doesn’t come from adrenaline. Strength that comes from God. Not forced. Not fake. Not fragil

30 likes

✨Scripture for when God feels distant✨

#scripture #god

44 likes

🌸 Day 14 – When Your Child Pushes Away 🌸

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him…” — Luke 15:20 There are seasons when children seem distant—emotionally, spiritually, or relationally. These moments can be painful and leave us wondering what to do next. The story of the prodig

23 likes

The Things My Battles Gave Me | Strength, Faith & Growth Through Hard Seasons

🌻 The Things My Battles Gave Me I wouldn't have chosen every challenge. I wouldn't have picked every hard season. But looking back, I can see that my battles gave me things I never would have gained otherwise. 🤎 Compassion 🤎 Patience 🤎 Strength I didn't know I had 🤎 Empathy

29 likes

The Struggle Bus

7 likes

A light peach circle with 'Word of the week' in black script is centered over Scrabble-like letter tiles on a wooden background. The circle features a yellow cup with markers and a yellow 'OMG' speech bubble. 'Lemon8 @brkncwbyfthflhippie' and 'afterthelastpage.com' are visible at the bottom.

When Empty Isn’t a Bad Thing

🌿 WORD OF THE WEEK: EMPTY 📖 Scripture Isaiah 55:1 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat!” ⸻ ✨ Reflection — Empty There are seasons when life drains us. When joy feels distant. When our strength runs out. When our prayers

0 likes

Growing Through the Struggle

When difficulties come, our first thought is often that something is wrong or that we’re under attack. But sometimes God is using the very struggle we want removed to strengthen our faith, deepen our trust, and draw us closer to Him. The hard seasons of life can become the growing seasons of fai

15 likes

Bible verses for when training feels extra tough 💪🏻

Not every day is easy. Life is hard and training is hard. But the hard days are the ones that matter the most and that grow us the most. Remember who you are and who created you. Honor God by taking care of the body he’s entrusted you with. Our bodies are homes for the Holy Spirit and we should tre

18 likes

🚍✨ Ever feel like you’re riding the struggle bus?

🚍✨ Ever feel like you’re riding the struggle bus? Life doesn’t always go the way we planned. There are days filled with setbacks, worries, heartbreak, and uncertainty. But even when the road gets rough, God is still in control. “Struggle Bus” is a song about holding onto faith when life feels

2 likes

Faith and Endurance in Difficult Times

Galatians 6:9 reminds us to stay faithful even when the journey feels long. In seasons of struggle, it’s easy to grow tired but breakthrough comes to those who persist. Don’t give up. Keep sowing seeds of goodness, because your harvest is on the way. #FaithOverFear #KeepGoing #Galatians

75 likes

This Show Changed My Faith Journey

I know getting closer to God can feel overwhelming sometimes 😭 especially when you don’t know where to start, struggle staying consistent, or feel disconnected from your faith. But THIS right here genuinely helped me so much. “The Chosen” is basically the Bible in video format. It brings the

80 likes

The image displays the title '7 signs God Is Testing Your Faith...' in dark green text on a light background, with a decorated Christmas tree in the bottom right corner and 'Lemon8 @thehappy_chronicles2' in the bottom left.

The image presents '1. Heartbreak — God is entering the broken place' with an explanation and the scripture 'Psalm 147:3'. A Christmas tree is in the bottom right, and 'Lemon8 @thehappy_chronicles2' is in the bottom left.

The image shows '2. Hopelessness — Trusting what you cannot see' with an explanation and the scripture '2 Corinthians 5:7'. A Christmas tree is in the bottom right, and 'Lemon8 @thehappy_chronicles2' is in the bottom left.

7 Signs God Is Testing Your Faith ✨ For You🌸🥳

Sometimes the hardest seasons of your life aren’t punishment… they’re preparation. If you’re walking through a season that feels heavy, confusing, or lonely, this might not be random at all. God often tests our faith not to break us—but to build us, refine us, and draw us closer to Him. Here

4352 likes

When marriage feels hard…

Remember this 🫶🏻💛 #fyp #happyheart #MyPeace #godswayistheonlyway #godsverse🏆

65 likes

Feeling Distant from God?

Rest in The Word When you’re feeling distant from God Psalm 103 verses 8-12 God is a loving God. He’s a big God and can handle whatever you give to him. When you’re feeling distant is when you need him most. His love is never ending and always near no matter how far a stray you’ve gone. Yo

318 likes

release it God's already holding you

Some of us have been carrying things that were never meant to stay in our hands this long. The pressure. The worry. The “what ifs.” But this is your reminder… you don’t have to grip it so tightly. Lay it down. Every fear. Every unanswered question. Every heavy thought. God isn’t distant from yo

20 likes

I Didn’t Become Distant… I Became Careful

People think I’ve changed. The truth is, life taught me to protect my peace. Not everyone deserves unlimited access to your heart, your energy, or your story. 💜 #HealingJourney #creatorsearchinsights #HerDailyFight #MentalHealthAwareness #emotionalhealing

10 likes

The Hidden Struggle of PMDD

Nobody really talks about how hard it can be for women dealing with PMDD. The emotional ups and downs are no joke… one minute you feel like yourself, and the next it feels like everything is overwhelming. Periods can honestly be an emotional rollercoaster. Some days it’s manageable, and other

11 likes

9 Bible Verses for loss of a loved one💔🕊️

Grief can make you feel lost, exhausted, and alone. If you’re grieving the loss of someone you love, I pray these verses remind you of one truth: God sees your pain. He is not asking you to rush your healing. He is not disappointed by your tears. He is not distant from your suffering.

0 likes

Faith Isn’t Built on Feelings🫶✨

Feeling disconnected does not mean you are distant. Some days will feel dry and the pages might feel flat. But God’s presence is not based on what you feel. It is based on who He is. Keep opening His Word. Keep praying. Faith deepens in the quiet places too. #God #Bible #Faith #Jesus

1381 likes

The Lesson Inside The Struggle

Sometimes the greatest lessons come from the seasons we never asked for. The obstacle. The setback. The frustration. The uncertainty. What if the very thing you're struggling with today is preparing you for something greater tomorrow? God often uses difficult seasons to build:

6 likes

Christians facts 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

Maybe more Christians would stay if we talked about the hard parts too. Not just the blessings. Not just the breakthroughs. Not just the aesthetic quiet times and answered prayers. But the ache. The waiting. The confusion. The exhaustion of doing the right thing while watching everyone

15 likes

When life feels unfair—

Sometimes you will have to dig deep inside of yourself to find hope within, but I promise you it’s in there. Hope will sustain you in the dark, fruitless times. Please don’t give up on yourself. Your story is still unfolding in beautiful ways. 🫧 Book: The Real Glow up—available on Amazon✨ #se

325 likes

Faith doesn’t cancel fatigue.

I believe. We just don’t always have the energy. Some days, faith feels strong. Other days, it feels quiet… distant… heavy. Not because we’ve stopped believing, but because we’re tired. Tired of carrying. Tired of holding it together. Tired of waiting, hoping, trying. And in those moments,

7 likes

When Faith Feels Distant, but God Still Reaches In

#ChristianBlog , #FaithJourney , #FindingHope , #GodsLove , #StrugglingFaith , https://polymathchristian.wordpress.com/2025/03/09/when-faith-feels-distant-but-god-still-reaches-in/

0 likes

Faith when you feel distant from God.

Feeling distant doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Faith allows space for honesty, not perfection. God is still near and still inviting you closer. “Draw near.” — James 4 Maybe faith today is saying what’s really on your heart. Grace is waiting. You belong here 🤍 #god #jesus #christian #LONEL

2 likes

Living with ADHD (when no one sees the struggle)✨

Some days, ADHD feels invisible. Not the kind that looks “cute” or “quirky”… The kind that means your brain is constantly buzzing, yet paralyzed at the same time. 💭 It’s: • Zoning out mid-conversation • Crying over “simple” tasks • Doing 100 things and finishing n

17 likes

A street scene with brownstone buildings and a person walking, overlaid with the text "I get that life can feel unfair—". A black car is parked on the street.

An open book page showing a highlighted summary section by Chelsey Armfield, discussing how life can feel unfair but struggle doesn't have to be the end.

A book titled "THE REAL GLOW UP" by Chelsey Armfield, with gold lettering on a reddish-brown cover, resting on a white textured blanket.

A quote for when life feels unfair—

This isn’t how your story ends 🤍 Please keep going and never let go of your hope for a better future. 🕯️ 📖: The Real Glow Up✨ #selfgrowthbooks #selfhelpbooks #selflovebooks #booktok #struggling

39 likes

A Quiet Little Life That Feels Like Mine

There is a certain kind of woman who doesn’t feel the need to be out all the time. And I’ve learned… I’m that woman. Home is my favorite place. It’s where I find my peace. In a quiet room, a comfortable chair, a good book, soft music, a candle glowing, and the calm that comes from being su

8 likes

MORE SNIPPETS FROM MY NOVEL:STRUGGLE 2 STRENGTH✍️

COMIING BACK WITH CONTINUATION SNEAK PEAK OF MY UP COMING NOVEL:FROM STRUGGLE 2 STRENGTH🗣🗣BUT FIRST A LITTLE BACKSTORY BEHIND FROM STRUGGLE B2 STRENGTH//❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥Every page of From Struggle 2 Strength is a reflection of the struggles, growth, and triumphs we all face. This book is a journey through

1 like

A woman in a white dress sits at a table with a bouquet of roses, surrounded by floral decor. The image has a text overlay: "When You Feel Far From God Remember This."

A close-up shows a person's ear with a heart-shaped pearl earring and dark curly hair. The text overlay reads: "You're not alone. Even David cried out in Psalms feeling forgotten by God."

A person in a pink dress pushes a cart overflowing with pink and orange flowers on a street. The text overlay states: "God hasn't moved. We may drift, but His presence never leaves us. (Deut. 31:8)"

when you feel far from God remember this:

when you feel far from God, it’s easy to believe the lie that He’s “left” you. maybe your prayers feel empty, maybe worship feels dry, or maybe you’ve been carrying shame that tells you you’ve gone too far for Him to love you. but here’s the truth: God has never moved. even when your heart feels di

118 likes

When Trouble Comes, God Is Still Near 💙

Trouble has a way of making everything feel louder. Fear gets louder. Questions get louder. The future feels uncertain, and your own strength suddenly does not feel like enough. That is why this truth matters so much: God is not distant in hard times. He is not watching from far away while you t

13 likes

“Funny how people get distant……

“Funny how people get distant when you stop being convenient.”

4 likes

Trusting God When Disappointment Feels Real 🫶✨

It’s hard to trust when life feels broken and plans fall apart. But God is never distant from your pain. He is working all things for good, even when you can’t see it yet. This reminds us that trust is a choice, not a feeling. Give your disappointments to God today and lean into His faithful pla

12 likes

When God Feels Distant but You Still Showing Up 🫶✨

This is for the one still seeking when it feels like God is silent. A gentle reminder from God: He has not moved. His silence is not absence. He sees you. He knows you. He is still near. 🎧 Use this moment to return. 📖 Download '5 Days With God' a free guide to help you reconnect th

16 likes

When Pain Changes Your Name

Naomi didn’t just go through loss… she became someone she didn’t recognize. She said, “Don’t call me Naomi… call me Mara.” Because sometimes pain doesn’t just hurt… it redefines you. It changes how you see yourself. It changes how you show up. It changes what you believe about your li

13 likes

The image displays the cover of the book 'Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Is Speaking' by Priscilla Shirer, with an overlay stating 'Books that DRASTICALLY deepened my connection with Jesus + what I learned'.

An open book page features a diagram illustrating 'BODY SOUL SPIRIT' with components like 'Mind,' 'Will,' 'Emotions,' and 'Conscience.' An overlay explains how the Holy Spirit sanctifies conscience for hearing God's voice.

An open book shows 'HE COMMUNICATES PERSONALLY Chapter Six' and a scripture quote from Isaiah 45:3. An overlay discusses 'listening prayers' and practicing listening to God's voice.

Faith books that will drastically change the way you see your relationship with Jesus

Sometimes I struggle with hearing God’s voice.. and this helped me so much 🥹 #christiantiktok #bookrecommendations

142 likes

Spiritual Renewal When Faith Feels Distant

God wants to remind you today it’s time to reconnect and become renewed in your faith. Call to Action: Faith-centered coaching starts this January—join me. #SpiritualReset #FaithRenewal #ChristianLifeCoach #spiritualrenewal #growth

0 likes

When Heaven Seems Quiet

Silent Saturday Bible Study: She sat in the stillness. The world had not stopped but her world had. The laughter, the miracles, the hope she had clung to all seemed buried behind a sealed tomb. Have you ever felt that kind of silence? The kind where your prayers seem to echo back unheard

29 likes

🌿Losing Faith? How to Find Faith in Difficult Time

When life gets heavy, it’s easy to wonder where God is. But faith isn’t the absence of struggle—it’s choosing to trust Him through the struggle. Even when you can’t see the full picture, God is still working for your good. Scripture reminds us: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and as

31 likes

Faith Through Hardship | Trusting God When Life Gets Heavy ✨

Some seasons test your strength. Some seasons test your faith. I've learned that faith isn't believing life will always be easy—it's trusting God when it isn't. When the road feels long, when your body hurts, when the answers don't come quickly, God is still working behin

4 likes

Faith That Endures the Fire

Sometimes the fire isn’t meant to destroy you—it’s meant to develop you. In every trial, God is producing a stronger, deeper, and more steadfast faith within you. What feels like pressure is often purpose in progress. Trust Him, even when you don’t understand the process. Your endurance is proof th

2 likes

What Marriage Reveals About Our Faith

These 8 lessons come from a place of real struggle, growth, and grace. Marriage has a way of revealing the parts of our faith we don’t always see — the places where God is still healing, maturing, and stretching us. If you’re walking through challenges in your marriage or your relationship with God

47 likes

There’s no storm stronger than the voice of Jesus✝️

There are moments when life feels like a storm — loud, overwhelming, and relentless. The winds of worry scream, the waves of doubt rise high, and peace feels far away. But in the middle of the chaos, there is a voice stronger than the storm: “He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Qui

198 likes

🌟Finding Strength in Faith🌟

✨"It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure."✨- 2 Samuel 22:33 Life often feels like a challenging journey, with obstacles that test our resilience and faith. But in those moments of doubt and struggle, this verse serves as a powerful reminder that God, our path is divi

2 likes

See more