Have you ever heard the perfect song at just the right moment? Or had a friend you haven’t talked to in a while reach out exactly when they crossed your mind? Maybe you stumbled on something that made you laugh-or made you stop and reflect-when life felt like it was spinning out of control. I think we’ve all had unexpected moments like these that brighten our day and shift our mood or thoughts. I like to think of them as “God sightings”.
Have you ever found yourself leaning on your faith, crying out to God, and hearing only silence? You long for a sense of connection-something to ease the pain and the thoughts that come with it. These moments can feel especially difficult if you’ve known the joy of His presence before. It’s easy to feel abandoned, or to wonder whether you’re somehow not “enough.” You start to ask why you’re still hurting and search for a solution-or you grow so exhausted by the struggle that you begin to lose hope.
Our Christian faith shapes how we live, how we interpret hardship, and how we see ourselves. We may experience spiritual “highs,” like the moments we call “God sightings,” and we may also feel disconnected and alone in darker seasons. I often hear sorrow when people say they “know” the truth yet can’t “feel” it in the moments they need it most. It’s a deep longing and suffering that often turns into an inner dialogue like that in the book of “Job”.
When feeling vulnerable, turn to scripture for reassurance; God affirms His presence and calls us to love Him and our neighbors (Luke 10:27 NIV). “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10 NIV) reminds us to stay calm, acknowledge difficult emotions, and practice self-compassion. Seek time to listen and seek out healthy relationships as well as professional help, as scripture reminds us, “For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them” (Matthew 18:20). Social media inundates us with “help” and while it can be helpful, it can also be overwhelming and difficult to discern what is true and helpful. I ask you to consider the one voice, the voice that created all mankind and everything in the earth, the one who walked alongside us in human flesh, and the one who loves us regardless of our sins; “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10 NIV).
Written by Karin Hagfors-Maly