Somebody is waiting to hear from God today. Almost anyone I talk to renders a request lingering for a word from God. Some are smaller than the others, but all are important. But there are also many who have
given up on hearing from God, some on God altogether. I know how disheartening it can be to not feel like God is there. I have experienced quiet times too.
I have found this is a most opportune time to know how your faith really works, how close your intimacy with God may be.
I’ve been happily married for nearly 40 years. Dan and I are so intimate that some days we chat all day long. Other days, we can take a long drive and barely speak. I don’t deduct that he loves me based on the amount of conversation we have had or not had that day.
I know he loves me and we are not grading our love on our speech patterns. We are comfortable with silence. We are just fine talking and just as fine not talking.
I think sometimes we don’t realize how God is trying to be intimate with us. He too, loves us when we aren’t speaking to Him and He loves us, when He isn’t explaining His every move or lack of moving.
A relationship that is built on trust creates a safe place for silence without judgement.
Today, if you don’t ‘feel’ God is near, try telling Him you trust He is who He has always been. That no feeling tells you what your faith knows.
If you are afraid He isn’t answering you as you desire, try telling Him it’s okay. Thank Him for being so close to Him, you are both comfortable with a silence of love.
Yes, Scripture does say sin separates us from God, that being disrespectful in our marriage does affect our prayers and that God has no obligation to hear the prayer of a rebellious heart.
But if you have been faithful, committed to your relationship with God, then maybe this silence is because He trusts you will still love Him, no matter what. Maybe it’s because He knows you and He are intimate enough not to always crowd the space with speech.
So, just lean into His arms and rest.
All is well.
Ann Stewart Porter
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