Biblical Answer

Finding Strength in the Dark

When everything feels so dark, it can be overwhelming and difficult to find the strength to keep going. The Bible teaches us that darkness is not the absence of God, but rather a time when we need to listen to Him more closely. In Psalm 88:18, we read that "darkness is my closest friend." This doesn't mean that we should befriend darkness, but rather that we should use it as an opportunity to draw closer to God.

To find strength in the dark, we need to trust God for guidance in small increments. We don't need to see the entire path ahead of us; we just need to take the next step. As the Psalmist says, "Moment by moment I trust Him, even when my heart is breaking. I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge, my strength, my protector.'" (Psalm 38:22). We also need to exercise our faith by spiritual exercise, just like we would exercise our physical bodies. The more we exercise our faith, the stronger we get.

In the dark, it's easy to get caught up in negative thoughts and emotions. But we don't have to listen to those voices. Instead, we can focus on the promises of God and the encouragement of Scripture. We can pray, write in our journals, and meditate on the Word of God. As we do, we will find encouragement, hope, and strength in the midst of our valley. We will emerge from our isolated darkness, and we will shine for God's glory. As Romans 14:11 says, "It is written: 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God.'" (Romans 14:11). We don't have to face the dark alone; God is with us, and He will sustain us in every struggle.