As you delve into Psalms, particularly Psalm 74, you'll encounter the poignant cries of the Sons of Korah, who fervently ask, "Where are you, God?" Their anguish is visible as they express feelings of abandonment, lamenting that God appeared distant and unresponsive to the pleas of His people.

As Christians, we have all had that moment where we pray and feel that God is not listening. We are going through a struggle, the loss of a job, and the death of a loved one, but God seems distant. We repeatedly pray, hoping for a sign, a glimpse of relief, but find ourselves met with silence. Has God turned His back on us, or is there something happening we are not quite aware of?

Sometimes, it's not about asking, "Where are you, God?" but, "Where have we wandered away to, God?"

God does not leave us nor forsake us. God may withdraw from us because of sin, but He stands waiting for us to return. So why do we feel he is not there?

It is the weight of our pain and suffering that overwhelms us and makes us lose sight of God. The dark cloud that hovers over us makes us forget that God is with us. Depending on the strength of our relationship will determine the depth of the feeling that God is not with us. When we feel disconnected from God, our sense of peace diminishes. It can seem as if God is not in control of our circumstances.

And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. And the men marveled, saying, “What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?” ~ Matthew 8:23-27

The Disciples felt Jesus was asleep behind the wheel, not in control. It is God who gives us peace beyond our understanding during trials. When we lack peace, it's a sign that we've lost our focus on Jesus. Jesus accompanies us in our struggles; sometimes He calms the storm, and other times He walks alongside us through it, but He is always by our side.

When I perceive that God isn't listening or present in my struggles, I must reflect on my relationship with Him. I recognize that I've distanced myself from Him, prioritizing worldly matters over spiritual ones. This distant connection leads to a lack of faith, contributing to my sense of God's absence and disrupting my peace.

I must ask, "Where have I wandered away to, God?"