My friend, I can sense the desperation in your cry for help. It's as if you're expecting a loud, thunderous answer from God, but instead, you're met with silence. I want you to know that God's silence is not a lack of response, but rather, it's often the very proof that He has heard you. His stillness can be contagious, causing you to become perfectly confident in His presence.
You see, when we cry out to God, we often want Him to speak to us in a way that validates our feelings or meets our immediate needs. But God's ways are not our ways, and His silence can be a sign that He's bringing us into an even more wonderful understanding of Himself. It's a call to trust, to wait, and to worship, even in the midst of uncertainty. As Jesus prayed on the night of His arrest, "Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me" (Luke 22:42), He showed us that even in the darkest of times, we can cry out to God and trust in His sovereignty.
Your feelings of fear and frustration are understandable, but I want to remind you that God has given you a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). You have the power to choose how you respond to God's silence. You can either become fearful or faith-filled. I encourage you to take hold of God's assurance and say with strong courage, "I will not fear." Remember, He is your helper, even in your present circumstance. Trust in His presence, and you'll find healing and transformation in His silence.