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Scripture for when you feel far from God

The sense that God has gone quiet is one of the oldest experiences in Scripture, named plainly by people who loved him. These are real, cited passages for that distance — verses to sit with, not a quick fix for the silence.

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A research assistant, not a ghostwriter. These are real passages to study for yourself — each cited to book, chapter and verse. Nothing here is shown that can’t be traced to a real address.

  • Psalms 62:5World English Biblegrounded
    My soul, wait in silence for God alone, for my expectation is from him.
  • Daniel 9:17World English Biblegrounded
    Now therefore, our God, listen to the prayer of your servant, and to his petitions, and cause your face to shine on your sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord’s sake.
  • Psalms 66:19World English Biblegrounded
    But most certainly, God has listened. He has heard the voice of my prayer.
  • 2 Corinthians 13:11World English Biblegrounded
    Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
  • Psalms 55:1World English Biblegrounded
    Listen to my prayer, God. Don’t hide yourself from my supplication.

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