Steven, sorry to hear what you're going through .. sometimes ppl can go through long periods of "nothing" bc God could be trying to work on the person - instead of the things that they're actually focusing on.

Usually when we hear God, what we'll usually hear is, " Yes, No, or Wait". And if we are required to wait- then I can guarantee there's a good reason for it...
(As I was once I was asked, "If something is outside of God's will- would you really want it anyway?")

On the other hand, maybe there could be other possible issues, such as undealt with sin in the way?? Idk.. as I don't really know much about the situation, but maybe this could be something stopping, or interrupting your connection w/God.

I've often noticed (from past experiences) that sometimes this sort of disconnect could also stem from lack of repentance, or forgiveness issues- or difficulty w/fully surrendering one's will to God's.

Another good way to check on how you're doing is to ask yourself this, How am I doing with my
--> F I L?

F) FAITH -
"HOW STRONG IS MY FAITH? HAVE I FULLY SURRENDERED TO GOD? DO I HAVE ANY DOUBT, NEGATIVE FEELINGS, RESENTMENT, OR UNBELIEF TOWARD GOD, OR ANY STRONGHOLDS TO OVERCOME"?

I) INTEGRITY-
"HOW HONEST AM I TOWARD GOD, WITH MYSELF OR TOWARD OTHERS? AM I IN DENIAL (TOWARD SELF OR OTHERS?) AM I WILLING TO ADMIT ANY WRONG DOINGS, ETC AND REPENT?"

L) LOVE -
"DO I LOVE GOD ABOVE ALL ELSE? AND PUT HIM HIM FIRST ABOVE MY OWN WANTS, NEEDS & DESIRES? DO I LOVE OR TREAT OTHERS THE SAME AS I WOULD WANT TO BE TREATED"?

( If you're having problems with any of these areas above ^^^ i discovered it can significantly disrupt the connection, and hinder a person's prayers and relationship with God).
Hope it helps! 🙏💝

Steven, I'm very sorry to hear about your beloved pets.. I'm sure this must be a test of your faith as well. But please try to understand that God doesn't enjoy seeing anyone (or any of His creation) suffer at all.

Pain & suffering was never part of God's original design or plan. But unfortunately, bc of Adam & Eve's Sin - an evil curse- of pain, suffering & death was set free into the world and affects us all. And because A & E were both deceived into believing that they could be like God- they wanted to KNOW (and experience) everything concerning Good and Evil- and so now, we do too. (along with all of God's creation).

Why on earth they would want to know about Anything Evil seems incomprehensible to me. But just try to remember, that bc of God's Love & Grace - we are often spared many times from the full consequences of our sins anyway. But it's not because we earned it, or certainly deserve it - but it's so we'll understand just how great & merciful God's love is for us.
("The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some men consider slow; but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance" 2Peter 3:9).

He will sometimes permit pain and suffering for a season because some people have not been given an opportunity to fully Know Him, or about His Kingdom plans yet... So we too must continue to persevere and try to see & understand everything His Way. Because His ways ways are not our ways. And He is much more infinitely knowledgeable than we are... We must strive in fully understanding HIS Purpose- and what His purpose is for us in helping to advance or build up His Kingdom ..(which is by finding out what our spiritual gifts are- and using them!) 💫💥💖 🙌🙏✝️⛪🌟✍💫

Please don't let the Father of Lies (Satan) deceive you.

Our Heavenly Father wants to be in relationship with all of us, but for now- because of sin - we will be physically separated until one day we can all join Him in our glorified bodies (w/o sin) in His Heavenly Kingdom.. ( thru faith in our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ).. please don't lose sight of that! 🙏💖 🙌

I'm so sorry for your pain..I too lost my mother at 59 yrs, and recently my father, and sister a few yrs ago as well. 💔I understand the trauma o losing somebody you love so dearly.
But remember, she is still w/you even though she may not visible to you in this realm. She is with our Heavenly Father & Jesus now. (as well as the heavenly hosts, and other believers and saints before us).. and though they may not be visible, I really do believe that Papa God's work isnt finished once we pass (or "transistion") into our spiritual bodies on the other side. It's just that our deceased loved ones have now become like our "guardian angels" that are seeking to help guide us & keep us on the right path in order to see them again.
It is like Spiritual warfare that we fight in this realm,, but in the spiritual realm- and I know this to be true bc the Lord ALWAYS confirms His words to me about whether something is true or not. And one time after I having a thought about that .. a christian program came on shortly after about "guardian angels" 🙏💖😇 (Try looking up CSN international Radio in your area..I'm sure it'll "help pull you out of the mirey clay" too as the Bible states)..

Also,, try praying to the Lord and ask Him to show you things in Dreams. Bc early this morning I had this dream of my Dad visiting me. And he appeared Soo Beautiful & Glorious...Like I've never him before, so amazing and Perfect. It seemed so real... (he came to let me know in my dream that he was sending others to help me w/the excessive possessions, etc. that he'd left behind to me).

Again, I hope this helps to uplift & encourage you. I'll be praying the Lord sends you strength & comfort as well. And remember, there is still work to be done on this side for Papa God's Kingdom, so we must carry on... I send many prayers & blessings your way! 🙏💖

What I have learned in a Healing Ministries is that the root of persistent neck and shoulder pain is because of a spiritual attack.
So I command the spirit of Oppression and Control to be Gone. You are not welcome here, and I command you to LEAVE - and to Never Return in the Powerful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen! 🙏🙏🙏