When God Seems Distant: Surprising Ways Deepens Our Faith and Draws Us Near

It's not only not uncommon for the zeal of Christian life to fade into spiritual dryness, it's part of God's plan to draw you into a deeper walk with him. With compassion and wisdom, spiritual formation experts walk you through the differing seasons of the soul, showing you that God is not absent--and that you are on the cusp of something remarkable. Hidden in the spiritual desert are streams of living water"The world desperately needs a distinctly gospel-focused vision of rest, soul replenishment, and restoration. Drawing deeply from the Scriptures and the rich treasures of Reformed spirituality, Strobel and Coe present us with a way to find eternal life even in life's deserts."--J. D. Greear, pastor and author Far from being evidence that we're failing in our faith, spiritual dry seasons are actually part of God's plan to draw us into a deeper walk with him. With the wisdom and compassion of those who have been there, Kyle Strobel and John Coe invite you to draw near to the Lord as you walk through the differing seasons of the soul. They explain ● the purpose of the wilderness in the story of God's people--including our Savior ● why we need to unlearn our assumptions about spiritual growth ● how our spiritual lives actually benefit from times of dryness ● the need to refocus our hearts on Christ If you have found yourself in the desert, desperately longing for the living waters Jesus promises, this book will assure you that God is not absent--and you may be on the cusp of experiencing a deeper faith.