When God Feels Distant

Psalm 10

The question

Psalm 10:1

“Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?”

The situation

The situation is that God feels distant

God feels distant when. . .

• The wicked take advantage of the poor
• The wicked seem to prosper
• The wicked prey on the weak
• Believers are downcast

The Prayer

The psalmist prays for. . .

• God to do something
• Remember the afflicted
• See the rejection of the evil doers
• Be the strength to the helpless
• Justice

The Hope

Here’s what the psalmist rests in . . .

• God’s authority
• God’s answer to prayers
• Justice for the godly
• Justice for the wicked