Sometimes we feel separated from God. During these times, we may feel much like small children feel when they are separated from their parents—frightened, angry. And we may experience an intense longing for our parent to return. Many things can create this sense of separation from God. It might come as a result of a loss or crisis in our lives which leaves us feeling forgotten or uncared for by God. It might come during a time of personal sin or failure when
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