A short pastor-style devotional/transcript addressing feelings of spiritual distance. The speaker reassures listeners that doubt and feeling empty are not failures but tests that can grow faith; recommends ‘showing up’ despite feelings, emphasizes that God is not offended by silence and remains present, and frames faith as a decision to stay in the story.
You may be struggling with your faith, but God's not. You know, I just don't feel close to God anymore. Like, I believe, but I also don't. Yeah, I understand. That's not a faith failure. That's faith being tested and tested. Faith grows roots. I feel guilty. I should be stronger than I am. Hang on. Hang on. Strong isn't never doubting. Strong is showing up anyway. I hear you, but what do I do when I feel nothing? I'm empty inside. Okay, just keep showing up. God's not offended by your silence. He's present in the middle of it. See, faith isn't a feeling. It's a decision to stay in the story. Even when it's quiet? Hey, especially then. He's not distant. He's developing. You.
