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Your Question:
Why does God seem so silent in my time of need?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the frustration and uncertainty in your question. You're wondering why God seems so silent in your time of need. As I reflect on my own experiences as a pastor and a man of faith, I've come to realize that God's silences are not necessarily a lack of response, but rather a deeper level of understanding and trust. When God is silent, it's often because He's trusting us to withstand an even bigger revelation, to have absolute faith in Him, even when we can't see or hear anything. You see, our problem is not that God is silent, but that we're not listening. We're distracted by the world, our own desires, and our fears. We're not devoted to hearing God's voice, and so we become deaf to Him. But when we're united with Jesus Christ, we can hear God's voice in everything - a flower, a tree, a servant of God, or even a quiet moment of stillness. Our goal should be to have such close identification with Jesus that we always hear God and know that He always hears us. So, I want to encourage you to look to God, to focus on Him, and to trust in His sovereignty. Don't be terrified of God's silence, but rather see it as an opportunity to deepen your faith and trust in Him. Remember, God's stillness is contagious, and it can bring you perfect confidence, knowing that He has heard you. Don't wait for a visible answer; instead, be reckless and abandon yourself to Him, surrendering everything to His will.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
trilogy
francis shaeffer
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