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When God Is Quiet

DAY 1 OF 3

When God Seems Silent

Every believer loves those moments when God speaks clearly, through His Word, a sermon, or a deep inner conviction. But when that voice goes quiet, it can feel like the world stops moving. You pray, fast, sow seeds, quote Scripture, and still, nothing. The silence can feel unbearable.

King David felt the same when he cried, “Be not silent to me, O Lord my Rock, or I will become like those who go down to the pit” (Psalm 28:1). Even Job, faithful, upright Job, searched for God on every side and couldn’t perceive Him (Job 23:8-10).

But silence is not absence. God’s quiet seasons often mark times of deep spiritual work. Just because you can’t trace His hand doesn’t mean you’ve lost His heart. When God seems silent, He’s still writing your story. Like Joseph in prison, Hannah in her waiting, or Lazarus in the tomb, His silence sets the stage for His glory.

So instead of panicking in the quiet, lean into it. His seeming stillness is never wasted; it’s preparation for your next chapter.

Reflection: How do you usually respond when God seems to be silent?

About this Plan

When God Is Quiet

What do you do when Heaven seems silent? When you’ve prayed, fasted, and waited, yet no answer comes? Silence from God can feel painful and confusing, but it is never empty. In this 3-day devotional, you’ll learn how to recognise the purpose behind divine silence, trust God’s unseen work, and stay anchored in faith when answers delay. Through biblical stories and practical wisdom, this plan will help you find comfort, clarity, and renewed confidence in God’s presence, even when He seems quiet. His silence isn’t absence, it’s preparation.

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