The Powerful Absence of God

You have probably experienced the sad and undeniable reality that "the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry." You have probably experienced the crushing defeat of your plans inexplicably self-destructing, despite being inspired by an indomitable vision, implemented with carefully planning, and executed at what felt like right time in the right place with the right people. Perhaps you were even convinced that God was "on your side." Yet, nothing happened. Or worse, something happened and things got even worse. What is happening in those moments? Where was God when you needed God most? And what do you do now?