In order to live with hope in a hard world, we have to get really good at seeing the evidence of our relationship with an invisible God. We have to see and acknowledge the things that point to His nearness, His awareness of us and His love for us.
God's holiness is so intense that impurity in His presence is dangerous, as seen in stories like Moses and the burning bush, Isaiah's vision...
While following Jesus we will encounter genuine challenges to our faith, but Jesus' presence and power remain constant throughout life's storms.