Praying Through the Silence
"God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1
If God’s silence is beneficial for us, then how should we respond when we feel as if there’s a wall blocking our access to Him? The answer is to keep praying. It’s important that we continue talking to the Lord even when we can’t sense Him responding. While Jesus was on the cross, He demonstrated that we can approach God with our deepest questions. The Lord invites us to talk with Him about anything because He understands us perfectly. We must not forget to ask Him to reveal His will to us, remembering that His timing may not always match ours, but He’s always listening. In addition to talking to God, practice being silent in His presence. When we listen carefully, He satisfies the deepest longings of our heart with a sense of Himself, and in time anxiety gives way to peace.
