Seasons When It Seems Like God is Silent
Every believer will face seasons when it seems like God is silent.
But, those seasons are not wasted — they’re the soil in which purpose, faith, and trust are developed.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a holding pattern, this Word is a gentle reminder that while delay is uncomfortable, it’s never wasted time in The Kingdom of God.
Storms and seasons of silence are often signs that a believer’s life is being refined, not rejected.
This is more than encouragement — it’s a challenge to trust God when there’s no visible sign of progress.
It’s a call to embrace the process, to see patience not as punishment but as preparation.
Have you ever felt like your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling?
Perhaps, like me, you have prayed for years about a concern, but God has seemed silent.
That’s where God demonstrated his love and mercy towards us when we were still his enemies.
He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? (Romans 8:32)
In other words, The Cross is our guarantee that God IS for us and IS committed to give us everything we would ask for if we knew everything he knew.
We can be content with that and wait patiently for his answers.
I’ve found that one of my biggest battles in long seasons of waiting is fighting fear and all if its mean buddies like anxiety, fretfulness, and worry.
A voice in my head asks, “What if this happens? What if God doesn’t answer my prayers?”
It’s The Gospel of Christ that has taught me that enduring strength and courage will never be found in myself but in Jesus.
I am empowered to be courageous when: I meditate on the sovereign rule and power of God and his abundant goodness in sending a Savior to set me free from sin.
I remember that my “light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,” (2 Corinthians 4:17).
Jesus said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.” Ever! (Hebrews 13:5)
He is Immanuel, God with us.
That’s a promise that will sustain us while we wait for answers to prayer.
In His Shadow,
~ Mary Lindow ©
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Mary Lindow has a passion for encouraging others – all generations, careers or vocations to live expressing excellence through personal integrity, healthy accountability, and wise management of talents and skills. She’s a sought after keynote, inspirational, humorous speaker and teacher across the USA and internationally in Ministers & Spiritual leaders Conferences, and training seminars for various organizations.
Many years ago I used to say to friends “The Purpose of God comes before any personal Promises”, and had no idea how long it would take, that somewhere in the process I had forgotten those words, and had to learn them all over again.
He is moved by our sacrifice for sure as we continue to wait on His Timing.
Blessings to you dear Mary.
Amen…..thank you for a great post. Waiting “patiently” during times of God’s silence is indeed very hard. It’s a struggle, but I watch, pray have faith. Then trust that all things are working together for my good….Amen.
Wishing you a blessed day
So true…it does test our trust and patience.