{"id":1442,"date":"2023-08-28T08:00:24","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T12:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yahwehwhispers.com\/staging\/1805\/?p=1442"},"modified":"2023-08-30T00:59:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T04:59:20","slug":"are-you-really-there-for-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yahwehwhispers.com\/staging\/1805\/are-you-really-there-for-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Yahweh Really There for ME?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I sometimes feel inadequate in this world. Partnering, daughtering, mothering, sistering, friending, working. Life becomes overwhelming. I can feel the walls of \u201ceverything\u201d closing in.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even in the midst of a crowd, connecting with friends, laughing with someone \u2013 I sometimes feel disconnected, isolated within a crowd. It is as though the real me is watching this other me try to make connections, try to be social, try to be \u201cOK\u201d.\u00a0 Those are the times I crave the voice of my Heavenly Creator the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Psalms are full of David\u2019s cries for Yahweh to answer his pleas, to not ignore his cries. Yet the Psalms are also full of praise and admiration for the God whom David serves. In the end, regardless of David\u2019s cries for connection and answers, God\u2019s love for David is never questioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the midst of questioning, I learn that Yahweh is never disconnected from us \u2013 regardless of how we feel or what we think. We are never disconnected. However, our humanness often demands tangible evidence and constant engagement.  We want clear answer, demonstrative support, and validation.  We want to \u201cknow\u201d everything (think \u201cOriginal Sin\u201d), understand everything, justify everything \u2013 but Yahweh IS Yahweh. God IS God. He is not required to fill in the gaps for us BECAUSE HE knows all. Our human minds can not grasp the vastness of the infinite decisions, linkages, outcomes, impacts, or solutions pertaining to our actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the midst of my anxiety, it’s easy to believe God<\/a> is ignoring me. It’s easy to believe I am not connected to Him – that He is far away. I blame Him for my disconnection. In truth, it is my lack of faith that causes my feelings of inadequacy and disconnection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yahweh is clear in His commitment to me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

David knew…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.  Psalms 23:4 NIV <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter knew…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 NIV <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yahweh whispered to Isaiah…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. <\/em>Isaiah <\/em>41:10 NIV <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matthew believed He would never leave him…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.\u201d <\/em><\/strong> Matthew 28:20 NIV <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joshua knew God had his back…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Joshua 1:5 NIV <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

John was confident…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. <\/em><\/strong> 1 John 4:13 NIV<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Heavenly Father is never far away from us – EVER. He is always there. Nothing can create distance from Him other lack of faith or unconfesed sin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we are distant from God, that is our <\/strong>doing. We are the one who chooses to turn our head and ignore Him. WE are the one who walks away. We are the one who refuses to listen. We are one who refuses to communicate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yahweh is still there. He never moved. I did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our prayer for you: Dear Heavenly Father. Thank you for the reader of this Whisper. Thank you for the opportunity to share Your love and divine grace with them. Regardless of their spiritual journey to date, they may not feel close to You and need Your touch, a reminder of Your love. If they doubt You or your love, please open their eyes and heart to who You realy are. Show them that they only need speak their heart to You and ask share their deepest with You. Show them Your love, grace, forgivenes, and gift of Your son. Please, Yahweh, use this Whisper and others to lead them closer to You. In Jesus’ name…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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