What should we do when we feel distant from God?

Feeling distant from God is a common experience, and the psalmist provides a model in Psalm 42, where he recalls God’s past faithfulness. David expresses his struggles but encourages himself by recounting the times he has communed with God. This recollection drives him to prayer and dependence on God’s presence. In our own lives, we should imitate this practice by seeking God in prayer, reflecting on His past mercies, and earnestly desiring to reconnect with Him through worship and the study of Scripture. Therein, we might find the strength to overcome feelings of separation.