Babies go through a stage of emotional development from about six months to two years old when they depend on their caregiver’s presence for comfort.

The moment Mom walks around the corner or Dad closes the door, separation anxiety sets in. Babies may panic, and often they cry until a comforting presence is within reach again.

Do we suffer from a sort of Separation Anxiety too?

Our Caregiver never leaves us, but sometimes we can’t “see” Him. We can’t figure out where He is in the midst of our trouble. He seems to be around some celestial corner.

Trouble is a normal part of everyday life. We don’t live in heaven yet. When trouble comes and our heart begins to race and our muscles tighten, we need to remind ourselves that God hasn’t walked away.

Why despair? Why act as if there is no hope, no God, no comfort, no good? God is still here!

Regardless of whether or not our predicament is our own fault, He is still near. If we repent, if we turn to Him and confess our sins, we stand innocent before Him. God is surely caring for us in the midst of this fallen world, whether we “see” Him or not.