Biblical Answer

Finding Strength in the Darkest of Times

When everything feels so dark, it can be overwhelming and debilitating. The emotions can feel muted or always low, making it difficult to experience the highs and lows you once did. In such times, it's essential to remember that darkness is not the enemy, but rather a time to listen and seek guidance from God. As the psalmist wrote, "Darkness is my closest friend" (Ps. 88:18). This doesn't mean that we should be passive or resigned to our circumstances. Instead, we should trust God for guidance in small increments and seek light for the next step.

To find strength in the darkest of times, we need to exercise our faith by spiritual exercise. This means not just reading about exercising our faith, but actually doing it. We need to talk to God continually, claiming His promises and seeking His guidance. We should also recall our past experiences when we walked in the light (1 John 1:7) and seek to make things right when the Spirit gives us a sense of restraint. By doing so, we can quench and grieve the Holy Spirit no more and walk in the light.

In the midst of darkness, it's easy to get discouraged and give up. However, God is our strength and our hope. He wants to sustain us in every dark night and help us shine for His glory. As Romans 14:11 says, "For it is written: 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow to me; every tongue will confess to God.'" We don't have to be controlled by the voices of fear, rage, lust, insecurity, anxiety, despair, temptation, or defeat. Instead, we can find encouragement, hope, and strength in the midst of our valley, and trust that God will guide us through the darkness.