28th August 2026
God, are you there?
I must admit that there have been times when I felt God had abandoned me. You’ve probably felt the same. Sometimes, in the severity of our trials, we may think that God has forgotten about us. I’ve cried out, ‘God, are you there?’
The psalmist expresses a similar sentiment but comes to a comforting realisation.
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. If I say, ‘Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,’ even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. (Psalm 139:7-12 NIV).
Even in our darkest moments, God is there. Even when we fall into problems, dilemmas, or circumstances where it seems impossibly dark … he sees us.
No matter how dark or difficult life may seem, God is always there. We are never lost to him. In our moments of doubt or despair, let’s remember that God’s light shines brightly, even in our darkest hours. His presence is constant, and his love for us never wavers.
Prayer
Father, thank you for never abandoning me, even when I feel lost or alone. Help me to trust that you are with me, even in the darkest times. Remind me that I am precious to you and that your presence is a light that never fades. Give me strength and comfort, knowing that you see me, care for me, and are always near. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
This study was first published in the 8 October 2025 edition of the GCI Update
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