God Is

A Devotional on the Presence of God in Our Struggles

Even in the midst of our self-doubt, our struggle, and our difficulties — God is.

There are moments in life when we feel lost in a fog of self-doubt, struggle, or pain. In those moments, it’s easy to wonder where God is—if He’s listening, if He’s near, or if He even cares. But sometimes the most powerful truth is also the simplest: God is. He still is. He always is.

Scripture Readings

• Exodus 3:14 (ESV): “God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM.’ And he said, ‘Say this to the people of Israel: I AM has sent me to you.’”

• Psalm 46:1 (NIV): “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”

• Hebrews 13:8 (NIV): “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”

Reflection

When God revealed Himself to Moses as “I AM,” He wasn’t just giving a name—He was declaring His eternal presence and sufficiency. He was saying, “I exist. I am here. I do not change. I will be what you need.”

In the wilderness of life—when questions swirl and answers feel distant—God is not absent. He’s not waiting for you to figure it all out. He’s already there, already working, already sustaining you. The world may shake. Your confidence may falter. But God is.

That simple truth anchors us:

• When we’re anxious, God is peace.

• When we’re weak, God is strength.

• When we feel unseen, God is near.

He doesn’t change with our circumstances. He’s not limited by our doubts. Even when we can’t see Him clearly, we can trust that He is with us and for us.

Application

• Pause and reflect: Where do you most feel God’s absence right now?

• Speak aloud the truth: “Even here, even now—God is.”

• Remember His faithfulness: Write down how He has shown up in your past.

• Pray honestly, inviting God into the spaces you’ve kept hidden.

Closing Prayer

God, thank You for being who You say You are—constant, faithful, near. When I feel uncertain, remind me that You are my rock. When I feel unworthy, remind me that You are love. In every moment of fear, pain, or doubt, help me hold fast to this truth: You are. You were. You always will be. And in that, I rest. Amen.