Benediction: Trusting God's Presence When We God Feels Absent (based on Psalm 13:5)

God, help us not to completely lose hope when we experience those times in life when you seem far away or when our walk through this world is difficult or feels lonely.

Give us grace to trust your indwelling and all-surrounding presence, especially when it feels like you're not there.

Likewise, help us to be the grace of your presence to those around us who aren't feeling you near, who are experiencing difficulty, or who feel all alone.