5 Things to do When God Seems Silent

I first shared this post as I was processing some deep grief over a difficult season. Here are 5 Things to do When God Seems Silent.

“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us.” 1 John 5:14

Breathing deeply, I prayed the same prayer I had prayed for weeks. “Lord, please give me an answer.” I could not understand why God would not answer my prayer.

My husband, who had been perfectly healthy, was suddenly in a hospital bed surrounded by perplexed doctors. If the doctors could find the problem maybe they could begin treatment. I desperately wanted to know what was wreaking havoc on my soulmate’s body. I prepared myself for the worst. I knew the possibilities and played out every scenario in my mind.

Weeks passed, and I wondered if God had forgotten about my request.

There are many times in life when prayers go up, but answers seem captive high above the clouds. If only I could get in the exact place where the blessings rain down, then maybe God would pour out the answers I need. I know God is capable. I’ve seen Him answer before, but silence currently fills the space between my prayers and the anticipation of God’s reply.

The Bible tells us, He does hear and He does care. The answer I desire does not always come when and how I think it should. I’m learning God is bigger, and He knows better. Sometimes, it is in the waiting and the praying when I learn the most about who God is.

I am learning God is not a genie in a bottle swiftly releasing a magic potion at my beckoned call, but He does pour out endless grace and mercy when I feel like I cannot take one more thing. God is not an emergency contact that I call on when life gets too crazy to handle, but He is an ever-present help in the good days and the bad. The depth of His wisdom goes beyond what Google can offer and the width of His love reaches beyond any physical relationship on earth.

The truth is, God can do anything. We may never know why He answers some requests while others seem to get lost in translation. What we can know is that God listens and He hears. He sees and knows more than we will ever comprehend.

After months of praying and waiting, my husband finally recovered. Even more exciting than my husband’s recovery was what God did for me in the season of waiting. God drew me in so close to His heart, and I could feel His presence like never before. Sometimes unanswered prayer draws us nearer to the heart of God. Although it may seem like He is silent, His answer might be “wait.”

5 Things to do when God seems silent:

• Keep praying.
• Seek God for who He is.
• Get close to Him.
• Listen.
• Wait.

God is bigger than the answer.

He is the answer.

His presence is worth the wait.

If you are waiting for your answer, God might be giving you a chance to get to know Him better than you ever have before. Do not be discouraged when God seems silent. When He answers, you will hear Him. The sound of His voice is peace.

If God has answered a long-awaited request in your life, I would love to rejoice with you! Please share your story in the comments below. You never know who will read your story and gain confidence and hope in our amazing God!

Love & Blessings,