It is not uncommon to sometimes go through a "dark night of the soul." There are many instances in scripture when this happens to people. I am sure Jesus felt this way especially the night He was arrested, as His disciples fell sleep on Him a few times. David also experienced this and wrote about it in a few psalms. He gives a good example of how we should react in this time. In Psalm 13 verses 5-6 he focuses on what truly matters. Christ indescribable love to us who at one time declared ourselves his enemy. Focus on the free gift of salvation you have received.
Psalms 13:1-6 To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? (2) How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? (3) Consider and answer me, O LORD my God; light up my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death, (4) lest my enemy say, "I have prevailed over him," lest my foes rejoice because I am shaken. (5) But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. (6) I will sing to the LORD, because he has dealt bountifully with me.
Psalms 13:1-6 To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? (2) How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? (3) Consider and answer me, O LORD my God; light up my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death, (4) lest my enemy say, "I have prevailed over him," lest my foes rejoice because I am shaken. (5) But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. (6) I will sing to the LORD, because he has dealt bountifully with me.
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