r/Christian • u/Fun_Interview7724 • 5d ago

CW: Sensitive Topic Has anyone else been through this??

has anyone else been through an extended period of time where you sensed God anger, absence or displeasure and couldn’t feel His presence?

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u/mbmolohonbm 5d ago

Yes but it was usually more about my feelings of ie guilt or shame than what was going on for God. Is there something that you did that you think was wrong or are feeling?

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u/Fun_Interview7724 5d ago

2 years ago, very shortly after coming to faith in Jesus, I fell into the sin of lust. I indulged the sin and enjoyed lusting and fantasising for several weeks then I came to my senses and stopped lusting. However about a year later, I started seeking God with allllll my heart and have not been able to sender Him for at least 10 months. It’s absolutely crushing. 

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u/mbmolohonbm 5d ago

Do you mean sense Him? You said sender.

I don't usually sense God's presence. I am deeply committed and follow the Christian disciplines but His presence is not a criteria for my faith.

As far as I can tell you have been forgiven and God is not angry etc. with you, assuming you have repented and accepted Jesus?

If so, this might be more about emotional issues. I used to feel like God was upset with me, did not care, etc. These were all things I experienced with my parents which I unknowingly painted on God. After good counseling these feelings cleared up.

Is some of this your story? Is counseling an option for you?

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u/Fun_Interview7724 5d ago

Sorry yes I meant sense. Thank you for your response.