“How Long O Lord”: Dealing With the Absence of God (Ps. 13)
Serbian Orthodox Youth Organization of Victoria, Australia
Date:
November 22, 2021
Contemplation on Psalm 13
God wants us to be in communion with Him. When we are not in Communion, our life does not make sense anymore. Then, God conceals Himself from us and we sense His hiddenness greatly.
Psalm 13 teaches us how to deal with the experience of God’s hiddenness when it seems that God is absent. This song is wrestling with the hiddenness of God. Realization of this distressing reality: when our Creator hides from us. God’s presence and his absence are integral parts of the forging of Christian character.
Psycho-physical renewal is possible in communion with God. Ps. 13 encourages us to break free from depression and ask God to restore our relationship. Trust in God’s sacrificial and unfailing love is crucial.
The video recording of the lecture is avaliable on the SOYA Facebook Page.
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