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✝️ QUESTION OF THE WEEK
From Ethan, 16 — Spokane, Washington
February 9, 2026
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“Hi, Pastor James. I’m not even sure how to explain this without sounding strange, but I’ll try…

I feel lonely even when I’m around people. I’m connected all the time—group chats, social media, school—but I still feel invisible. Everyone else seems confident about who they are and where they’re going, and I feel like I’m pretending most days.

Some nights I feel anxious for no clear reason. Other times I just feel numb. I pray, but I don’t always know what to say, and then I feel guilty for not feeling more ‘faithful.’

Is it normal to feel this disconnected and unsure? And how do I keep my faith real when I don’t even understand what I’m feeling?”
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Hi Ethan — thank you for trusting me with a question many young people feel but rarely voice.
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Let me say this clearly: what you’re describing is more common than you think, and it does not mean something is wrong with you.
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Loneliness in a connected world is one of the quiet struggles of your generation. Being surrounded by people does not guarantee being seen. God understands that ache, and He does not shame you for it.
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✨ You do not have to have yourself figured out to be deeply loved by God.
✨ Feeling numb or anxious does not mean your prayers are failing.
✨ Faith is not about always feeling close — it’s about choosing to stay honest.
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When words feel hard to find, pray this:
“God, You see me even when I don’t understand myself. Please stay near.”
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You are not invisible to God. You are not behind. And you are not alone in this season — even when it feels that way.
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