When I Feel Like I've Lost My Faith

There are seasons when the world feels louder than we know how to handle. When grief, trauma, or long stretches of pain make everything feel heightened—our emotions, our thoughts, our questions, and even our faith. 

In those moments, safety can feel hard to find.

Faith is often described as something that should steady us or give us peace. But when the pain is deep, faith doesn’t always feel comforting. Sometimes it feels distant. Sometimes it feels confusing. And sometimes it feels completely gone. 

You may find yourself wondering where God is. You may feel angry with Him. You may question things you once believed without hesitation. 

And here is something important to name gently and honestly: God already knows you’re angry. He knows you’re questioning Him. He knows when you feel hurt, disappointed, or abandoned—and it is okay. 

Your anger does not scare Him. Your questions do not offend Him. Your silence does not push Him away. 

There are moments when faith doesn’t just feel shaky—it feels non-existent. And even that does not disqualify you from being held. 

Throughout Scripture, we see people who cried out in frustration, confusion, and grief. They questioned God’s presence. They asked why. They expressed anger and despair. Faith was never meant to be tidy or polite—it was meant to be honest. Scripture reminds us that:

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted.” -Psalm 34:18

God’s nearness is not dependent on how calm, grateful, or believing you feel. He does not step back when your faith feels thin or absent. He does not wait for you to feel better before staying close. 

Sometimes God’s presence doesn’t feel like peace or reassurance. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like anything at all. And still—He remains. Quiet. Steady. Waiting not to correct you, not to demand belief, but to comfort you. 

When the world feels too loud, faith doesn’t have to be loud in return. It can be silent. It can be angry. It can be unsure. It can look like sitting in the quiet, even if all you feel is distance. 

You are allowed to say, “I don’t know what I believe right now.” 

You are allowed to say, “I’m mad.” 

You are allowed to rest without resolving anything. 

God does not withdraw when you question Him. He does not leave when faith feels absent. He waits—patiently and gently—ready to meet you with compassion, not expectation. 

If faith feels like too much right now, it’s okay to let it be a place of rest instead of effort. A place where nothing is required of you. A place where you are simply held, even in your anger and doubt. 

Gentle Reflection 

What would it feel like to let God know exactly how you feel—without fixing it or filtering it? 

Small Moment for Today 

If it feels right, take a few quiet minutes and write your prayer out in a journal. There’s no need to filter your words or make them sound “right.” God already knows what’s in your heart—your anger, your questions, your disappointment, your longing. 

You can write exactly how you feel. 

You can be honest. 

You can be quiet. 

Let this be a place where nothing needs to be fixed or resolved—only expressed. And if the words feel messy or incomplete, that’s okay. Even that is welcome.