Psalm 43: When God Feels Far Away | Matthew Maher | Landmark Church

Have you ever felt like God was distant? Like your prayers were unanswered, your circumstances were overwhelming, or your soul was simply exhausted? Psalm 43 reminds us that faith is not the absence of difficult questions—it is bringing those questions to the right Person. In this message, we'll discover: Why the psalmist asks God to "plead his cause" against an ungodly culture. How God's light and truth provide direction when life feels confusing. Why David's greatest desire wasn't relief—but God Himself. How Jesus fulfills the altar and becomes our only hope. Why the most important sermon you'll ever hear may be the one you preach to your own soul. If you're walking through discouragement, spiritual dryness, or wondering where God is, this psalm will remind you that your feelings are not your final authority. God's truth is. Key Takeaways: • Ask Him your questions—but remember: He is the answer. • Don't ask God to merely change your conditions; ask Him to change your direction. • God isn't your emergency exit or your last resort—He is your exceeding joy. • When your soul is discouraged, preach God's promises to your heart. Thank you for watching a Landmark video. Please subscribe and tap or click the bell icon to turn notifications on so you're alerted when we go live or upload a new video. Sermon Notes: https://www.thelandmark.church/sermon... Visit our website to stay up-to-date on everything we do: http://thelandmark.church/ Follow us on social media to stay engaged: Instagram: @thelandmark.church Facebook:   / thelandmark.church   X: @thelandmark_ TikTok: @thelandmark.church Listen to our sermons: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oMO0TF... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Watch live here on Youtube. Gathering times: Sunday at 8:30am & 10:30am Wednesday at 6:30pm Landmark Church 300 E. 8th Street Ocean City, NJ 08226