Top 12 Things to Do When God Feels Far Away

There are times in life when God feels distant. Your prayers seem unanswered, worship feels dry, and His presence seems absent. If you’re experiencing spiritual dryness, you’re not alone. Many great men and women of faith—including David, Job, and even Jesus on the cross—felt the same way.

But God has not left you! Here are 12 powerful things you can do when God feels far away.

1. Be Honest with God in Prayer 🙏💬

When you feel distant from God, tell Him exactly how you feel. The Psalms are filled with raw, honest prayers where David cried out to God.

🔹 Bible Verse: “I pour out my complaint before Him; I tell my trouble before Him.” (Psalm 142:2)

✅ What to Do: Speak to God sincerely, even if you feel nothing. Tell Him your doubts, fears, and frustrations.

2. Confess Any Hidden Sin ✝️🛐

Sin creates a barrier between us and God. If there’s unconfessed sin in your life, it can make you feel spiritually dry.

🔹 Bible Verse: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)

✅ What to Do: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any sin in your life, then repent and receive God’s forgiveness.

3. Read and Meditate on God’s Word 📖✨

When God feels far, His Word remains close. The Bible is full of His promises and guidance.

🔹 Bible Verse: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)

✅ What to Do: Spend time reading Psalms, Isaiah, and the Gospels. Meditate on God’s faithfulness.

4. Keep Worshiping—Even When It’s Hard 🎶🙌

Worship shifts our focus from our problems to God’s greatness. Even if you don’t feel like it, worship anyway.

🔹 Bible Verse: “Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.” (Psalm 22:3)

✅ What to Do: Play worship music, sing songs of praise, and declare God’s goodness over your life.

5. Remember God’s Faithfulness in the Past 🏆🔙

When God feels distant, recall times when He answered your prayers. If He was faithful before, He will be faithful again.

🔹 Bible Verse: “I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.” (Psalm 77:11)

✅ What to Do: Write down past blessings and answered prayers as a reminder of God’s love.

6. Surround Yourself with Godly People 🤝❤️

Isolation makes spiritual dryness worse. Being around fellow believers helps strengthen your faith.

🔹 Bible Verse: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17)

✅ What to Do: Attend church, join a Bible study, and seek encouragement from strong believers.

7. Fast and Seek God’s Presence 🍽️🔥

Fasting is a powerful way to reset your spiritual life and draw near to God.

🔹 Bible Verse: “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13)

✅ What to Do: Set aside time to fast and pray, seeking God with sincerity.

8. Be Still and Listen for God’s Voice 🕊️👂

Sometimes, we can’t hear God because our lives are too noisy. Take time to be still in His presence.

🔹 Bible Verse: “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)

✅ What to Do: Spend time in silence, waiting on God rather than just talking.

9. Serve Others with Love 🤲💞

When we serve others, we experience God’s presence in a new way.

🔹 Bible Verse: “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40)

✅ What to Do: Look for opportunities to help someone in need.

10. Trust God, Even When You Don’t Feel Him 🎯📜

Faith is not based on feelings but on trust in God’s unchanging Word.

🔹 Bible Verse: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)

✅ What to Do: Declare God’s promises over your life, even when you don’t feel them.

11. Ask the Holy Spirit for a Fresh Touch 🔥🕊️

Spiritual dryness is often a sign that you need a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

🔹 Bible Verse: “Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit.” (Psalm 51:12)

✅ What to Do: Pray and ask God to fill you with the Holy Spirit again.

12. Know That God’s Love Never Leaves You ❤️💖

Even when you can’t feel Him, God has never left you. His love is constant and unshakable.

🔹 Bible Verse: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)

✅ What to Do: Remind yourself daily that God is always near, no matter how you feel.

Final Thought: God Is Closer Than You Think

Feeling distant from God doesn’t mean He has abandoned you. It may be a test of faith, a call to deeper intimacy, or a moment to trust Him beyond feelings. Keep seeking, keep believing, and keep holding on to His promises.

✅ Which of these steps spoke to you the most? Let me know how I can pray for you!