Sometimes we need to experience distance from God to recognise the value of His presence.
When I felt secure, I said,
 “I will never be shaken.”
 O Lord, when you favored me,
 you made my mountain stand firm;
 but when you hid your face,
 I was dismayed.
 To you, O Lord, I called;
 to the Lord I cried for mercy…
 Psalm 30:6-8
…You turned my wailing into dancing;
 you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
 that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.
 O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever.
 Psalm 30:11-12


