When God is Silent: Finding Strength in the Waiting

There is nothing more unsettling than crying out to God and hearing nothing in return. I’ve been there pleading for answers, for direction, for a sign that He was still with me. When I was facing the loss of everything I had built, when I was walking into a federal prison, when I was grieving alone—I begged God to speak. But all I got in return was silence.

At first, I questioned everything. Had I done something wrong? Was He punishing me? Had He abandoned me? But over time, I realized something powerful—God’s silence does not mean His absence.

How I Found Strength in the Silence:

1. Trust That God Is Still Working

Just because you don’t hear Him doesn’t mean He isn’t moving. Some of God’s greatest work happens in the quiet, behind the scenes. The waiting season isn’t wasted, it’s preparation for what’s ahead.

2. Stay Rooted in Faith, Not Feelings

Feelings are deceptive. When God is silent, it’s easy to feel forgotten. But faith isn’t about feelings—it’s about knowing that God’s promises never fail. Even in silence, He is faithful.

3. Keep Moving Forward

Silence isn’t a signal to stop, it’s an invitation to trust. Keep praying, keep seeking, keep walking forward. The breakthrough often comes when you least expect it.

Waiting is hard. Silence is frustrating. But God’s delays are not His denials. If you’re in a season of waiting, hold on. Even when God is silent, He is still present. And when the time is right, His voice will break through the silence in ways you never imagined.