The lyrics from a popular song that described God as watching over us—but from a distance—played on repeat in my head as I recovered from a difficult childbirth. I had spent several days in the hospital surrounded by kind nurses and doctors, but they were focused solely on my body and its improvement. God, Spirit, and His love for me felt very far away.

Once I was back home, my prayers continued to come up empty. I struggled against disappointment about how differently the birth had gone from what I had expected, and now the recovery felt overwhelming. I would silence those thoughts and open my heart to God’s messages, yearning to hear His guidance and feel His love. Before the birth, I could pray and immediately feel God’s loving presence neutralizing any fear and filling my heart with peace. But at this moment, I felt nothing. 

God’s power and love fill all space, even though the physical senses have no ability to recognize either.