New guy on the block

I'm new to this site and looking for answers! Number one question is, "where is God and why isn't He here?"

This is the area for introducing yourself. You've skipped that part, so you may want to find more fitting sections of the site to post questions in.
Keep in mind this is not a debate site. And if you are going to push your beliefs it will be bannable.
But if you are here to actually try to learn and understand, and not change our beliefs, then welcome to the site.

Trying to navigate my way thru and changing someones belief is NOT my goal, I'm just trying to find some kind of serenity

Perhaps try posting in the Misc section, as the bible section can be a little nuts sometimes haha.

I'm 48 and happily divorced, two grown children, parents are home along with a few of my siblings and I feel left out and alone. That is why I question whether God of real.

I meant to parents and few siblings are dead

Many people question God because things don't seem 'right' in their eyes. Yet, ironically, these people also have a tendency to not do anything to allow God to work in their lives either. They leave God out, maybe even push Him out, then wonder why He seems absent. God doesn't force Himself on people. If you don't want God in your life, then He stays out.

Also, often times people blame God for the decisions they make, when they have to deal with the consequences of their own choices. I don't know all the details of your life, i'm just relating what seems most common. Even among many Christians.
I have had plenty of issues in my own life, and i could easily question God. And sometimes i do. But when i'm honest with myself i realize much of what i have to complain about involve my own choices. And even the things that are outside of my control? Well, that's part of the world we live in. Sickness. Bitterness. All sorts of things we have to deal with are part of the world we live in. But does the existence of bad automatically prove that God does not exist? Or that He has even abandoned you? Or is it possible you just lack understanding, and it's easier to deny God than it is to come to terms with yourself and your own shortcomings?

Hello, my name is Maggie and I am here to navigate you though the jungle that is CC. *whips out machete*

May I direct you to another forum perhaps? Take my hand and I'll lead the way! (Sorry if it's a bit sticky. I just ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and I don't believe in washing my hands.)

*picks nose*

Let's go!

So that explains your avatar. Getting ready to pick your nose. Hmm...

Hello and welcome,I hope you enjoy it here.

[h=1]Acts 17:26-28New American Standard Bible (NASB)[/h]26 and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation,27 that they would seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; 28 for in Him we live and move and exist, as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we also are His children.’
Hebrews 11:6

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.

New Guy: I couldn't think of any better way to respond to your question than with Scripture. Hope it helps.

God shows up in the lives of those who diligently seek Him. You have to forget about the world and seek God first, then, you will know that He is real. There are many events that has happened in my life which would not have happened if God didn't have a hand in it. The First step is to completely forget yourself and let God lead. I pray that you will be patient and seek Him with all your heart! God loves you and He wants you to be happy. You are in my prayer!