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Your Question:
Can I really trust God when He seems silent?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've walked with many people through seasons of silence from God. It's a challenging time, but I've come to realize that those years of silence were a time of discipline, not a period of God's displeasure. It's in those moments that we're forced to rely on our faith, rather than our feelings or circumstances. As the Bible says in Isaiah 50:10-11, we can wait upon God and be grounded in Him, even when we don't feel His presence. When we're struggling to trust God in silence, it's essential to remember that He is always working, even if we can't see it. His sovereignty is not limited by our understanding or feelings. Time is nothing to God, and He is always at work, even when we can't hear Him. As I've learned to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, I've come to realize that His silence is often a sign of His trust in me, rather than a sign of His absence. In those moments of silence, I've found it helpful to remember that God is a God of presence, not just a God of voice. He is always with us, even when we can't feel His presence. As the Bible says, "God is in secret, and He sees us from the secret place" (Psalm 90:8). When we truly live in the secret place, we become more sure of God than of anyone or anything else. So, even in the midst of silence, I try to shut my door, remember God, and trust in His goodness and sovereignty.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
basic christianity
john stott
systematic theology
wayne grudem
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
reasonable faith
william lane craig
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
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