Psalms 88:9-12

Life often brings moments of silence—seasons where words fail, prayers seem unanswered, and God appears distant. Yet silence is never empty. In those quiet spaces, God is shaping our hearts, strengthening our faith, and reminding us that His presence is constant. This 3-day devotional invites you to pause, listen, and discover how God speaks in the stillness. Through biblical reflections and prayer, you’ll be encouraged to trust Him more deeply and find peace in knowing that even in silence, He is near.

Most of us like the idea of honesty. But when push comes to shove, it can feel impossible to live out. Some of the most radically honest moments in the Bible appear in the Psalms. They deal with remorse for sin, spiritual dryness, grief, anger, pride, unanswered prayer, and more. And sometimes when we can’t find the words, it helps to use the words of another to express how we feel. The Psalms teach us many things, but one thing they teach by example is how to be honest with God.

Advent is, of course, a time to prepare. To prepare our homes, lives, and our hearts. Join us as we explore the Bible readings used by the Church to challenge, encourage, and help us prepare, not only to celebrate the incarnation but also the second coming of Christ.

In his ‘Letter to Marcellinus’, Athanasius of Alexandria (4c) said, “Most Scripture speaks to us; the Psalms speak for us." This devotional contains a selection from the Psalms. Through these selections, we hope to show that nothing is off limits when it comes to prayer. Anything and everything, even things that come from the darkest parts of our hearts, can be brought to God. He listens!