What To Do When You Feel Disconnected from God | Melody Alisa

hey friends! Today, we're talking about what to do when you feel disconnected from God or when you are feeling distant from God. This is something I am NO STRANGER to and I'm excited to share my experience with you on how to navigate a season when God seems distant and how to draw near to God during these times where you're looking around like - UM, where'd You go?! Good news, even though we have FEEL like he's far - He's always right there ♥️ ENJOY!!

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Hi! My name is Melody Alisa - welcome to my channel. I lived in South Korea for two years where I met God and I documented my life as an English teacher (check out my Life in Korea playlist for more on this!) Now, I call Atlanta home. On my YouTube channel, I share my Christian faith and life as a creative, a newlywed, a soon-to-be first time mama through weekly new videos!

[awandezwane]

HEY! About a week or two ago, I was angry at God and just being hard-hearted, so I decided to use my prayer time to actually vent at God and be open and transparent with Him (He knows my heart anyway), and I will say since then, I am slowly seeing shifts in a positive direction. I guess God's lesson to me was to not hold things, but to release them. Give Him my ashes so He can make them into a crown of glory.

[brittancymcphoy]

Lately, I found myself in a strange place and I remember asking myself "How far are you from God right now?" It was then I realized that the only reason I was in that place, was because I wasn't near to God. So I asked him "What do you need from me Lord?". It was revealed to me that I honestly need to fast, trust him more, worship and keep on praying. It's not that God isn't with me, it's just that he's calling me to come deeper.

[MomentswithMist]

Chuckling at how most of us in the comments had similar prayers and God answered through this video. God is so good❤️

[eltyo]

I was just searching on YouTube "What to do when you drift away from God" and found this video. Thank you so much for making this video! I'm a guy, but I still really resonated with a lot of the truths you pointed out.

One thing I was reflecting on is that it's easy to hide from other Christians that we're going through a tough time. I realised that's just my pride talking. It can be so encouraging to our brothers and sisters in Christ to confess that we're not perfect and that we do struggle. It helps them know that they're not alone in feeling distant from God at times as well, but also to know that there's always a grace-filled path back to our loving father in heaven.

Thanks again

[jessdaisy]

I think who you spend your time with and energy on is soooo important to how closely you feel the Lord’s presence!

[DaughterofYah]

Definitely perfect timing. Repenting truly does help because it gets rid of the guilt and makes me feel redeemed by God and not so ashamed to come into His presence. Then staying in His Word and prayer is KEY!!

[stop]

Wow I haven’t watch the video yet but it is such a perfect timing. That just proves that God didn’t forget about me. Thank you so much for letting God using you!

[ulyera]

Melody I’m literally screaming right now at how timely this is.😅

[rbh]

my relationship with God has been so rocky these past days… I tend to distant myself from God whenever I’m going through a tough time and rn in my life, I’m so depressed and miserable… my struggles have started to eaten me whole and I’m struggling to also pick myself back up towards Christ. I’ve stopped reading the Bible/personal time with him, praying to God at night, and I’ve also started struggling going to church. I just feel like I’m disappointing and hurting him so much by my actions, I feel so ashamed of myself, I’m so sorry to God but I’m struggling so much to even get out of bed these days, I dread waking up every morning. I would regret it so much if today was my last day on earth and I wasted it worrying about my wordly struggles instead of submitting myself to God and continuing to tell him my worries and what also seems like me “giving up.” I shouldn’t do that, I should continue finding God and trusting him no matter how miserable and hard things are becoming and nobody knows. idk what has happened with me but I feel so “dirty” with myself that I’ve become so distant from God. I did pray to him about my worries, struggles, etc, but I still found myself still being stuck in the same tiring cycle. I want to get out of this. Please pray for me.
I crave for a stronger relationship with him again,
My spirit craves for the words of the holy.

[adelaidemarufu]

I actually felt distant from God and i started a Daniel's fast! Your own videos on this fast were a confirmation of sorts towards this posture and stance i took.
Many thanks x

[evadah]

In my case, it rather felt as if God was distant from me. And it happened this year. I had just experienced an unexpected but extremely painful loss and I just couldn't feel Him, not the way I had in the past. And I remember crying out to Him, reminding Him of what He said. That His name is Immanuel but where was He. And He spoke to me: I am here with you my child every second of everyday. I have never left you. I am here. Then the Spirit led me to a song called CHETA by Ada and that was the cherry on top. All in all, I am now confident that this moment led me to knowing in my heart that God is faithful and forever with me no matter what my feelings say. No matter what my circumstances say. He is with me.

[shescultivating]

Definitely Gods timing is the best 💛.
I feel like you hit really good points. As a new Christian I’m going through that season now. The best thing to do in my opinion is take action build on our relationship with God. By writing letters to him, going for walk with him, reading his word or thinking about the things his done for me.

[historyandpraise]

When you are in a dry season you need to focus and turn your attention to God. Meditate on his word day and night.

[ebonyg]

This is good, like all of it... I'm fasting right now and this helped me to pinpoint where the disconnect is. It's very true that when the Lord shows us an area of sin, it's important that we not become heavy with guilt and discouragement and draw back, as if we have to do it all alone. I'm comforted by the reminder that He helps us. Thank you so much for this! Shalom to you and your family 💞

[jeremiahs.]

Idk why I always clean my room after feeling far from God like I know it’s not doing anything but hey it makes me feel more oriented

[krystalflowers]

I honestly don’t know what gift you have but let me tell you, when I feel that dark crisis like feeling that life brings when we feel far from God and when we’re in waiting seasons, when things don’t LOOK great in front of us in life, your channel And something about your spirit is so soothing. It feels like a safe place, but more to do with your spirit than anything. I think it’s the fact that you are not just happy and chipper but you have actually been through the fire, you are weathered, and you are stronger bc of it. The warrior in your spirit gives my spirit a message that it is possible. I feel the comforting love of God and his Grace when I watch your videos. It’s truly miraculous. God bless you and your family sister 💛

[simplehappylifefam]

It's like your in the wilderness when you feel like your distant from God. But He is always faithful to meet us where we are, He is always there. Great sharing, thank you for this.😊

[analysialuke]

Thanks Melody ❤. Whenever I feel distant from God, I usually have to do "spiritual stock taking" and just allow the Holy Spirit to search me and give me instructions. A lot of time it's because I get busy and don't find that quiet time with Daddy Jesus and Holy Spirit.

[rosierose]

Thank you for sharing this! I really listen to worship music and spend alone time just thanking GOD. I usually feel guilty when I don't spend enoug time with GOD. Music, worship, prayer and nature makes me feel closer to GOD.

[mylocalflorida]

Disobedience was what got me. The Bible says “to obey is better than sacrifice. “ God is not as moved by our sacrifice as he is by our obedience.