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Presented by Lauren Stibgen

Sometimes God seems far away. Many women I speak with have said this very thing from time to time. Despite their prayers, reading the Bible, and going to church, God seemed distant. They feel like there are no answers coming in their distress, and some have even thrown in the towel with long time prayers. This isn’t what God has planned for us.

I like to remind myself about God’s view on time when I feel like he hasn’t answered me in a while.

To the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years is like one day (2 Peter 3:8).

In the context of my view on time, it may not feel like very long to God at all!

It’s likely that David ran from Saul between four and thirteen years. I am sure David’s laments to God were very difficult at times. Like, “Hello, Lord? It’s your anointed King David. What are we doing? How long?”

I am weary with my moaning; every night I flood my bed with tears; I drench my couch with my weeping. My eye wastes away because of grief; it grows weak because of my foes (Psalm 6:6-7).

Not only was David weary, but he was also worn down to the point of tears! God saw every one of these tears David shed. He sees yours too.

And David wasn’t shy about crying out to God!

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? O my God I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night but I find no rest (Psalm 22:1-2).

Ultimately, God was with David every step of the way—even when David felt alone, chased, weary, and deep in sorrow.

God wants to hear from you. Lament to God about your weariness, tears, and unanswered prayers. Lament to God when he feels distant and like he isn’t answering you.

Have you been in a season like this with work? Our adversary may look different than David’s, but it could come in the form of being out of work for an extended period, waiting for a promotion, or feeling like you have an adversary at work challenging your every move.

Jesus has promised we will have trouble in this world (John 16:33) but also gives us the hope that he has overcome the world!

Turn to the Lord in lament today. Be honest. He wants to hear from you.