Chapter 14 - When God Seems Distant

GOD IS REAL, NO MATTER HOW WE FEEL. That line best sums up this chapter. It is very direct and to the point. I really think this chapter and the concept is crucial to our walk with Christ. As the PDL points out...the deepest level of worship is praising God in spite of the pain, thanking God during the trial, trusting him in temptation, surrendering while suffering, and loving him when he seems distant. The biggest mistake we can make is to seek an experience rather than seeking God. There will be difficult times when God seem so far away but he is right next to you waiting and carrying you. He has already done everything for you. He gave his Son for us that we might have eternal life. "I will never leave you; I will never abandon you." Hebrews 13:5 He is our closest friend!