Does it seem like you are running on fumes, silently questioning how much more you can carry because you are so tired of being tired? Maybe you dragged yourself through the week, not because you were strong, but because you had no other choice.

Are you wondering, “Where is God in all this? Why isn’t He doing something?”

You may have prayed, pleaded, wept and tried—only to be met with silence. The bills might be piling up. The doctor’s report might not have been what you hoped. The routine of life has you bored, out of options and wondering what is the point of it all?

Relationships can sometimes feel fractured beyond repair. Maybe you can’t even remember the last time you felt true peace. True happiness. True contentment.

And deep down, a part of you wonders if God even sees you anymore, if He even cares of if He remembers what He promised you and where He left you at.

But just for a moment.

Breathe.

Then pause and breathe again.

Breathe in, then breathe out,

Because the truth is—God sees you. He knows. And He’s still working. He will help you make it!

When God Seems Silent

It’s easy to trust when life is going well. But what about when heaven feels shut tight? When prayers go unanswered, and the storm doesn’t let up? You start to doubt. You start to shrink back. But listen: faith isn’t proven in the sunshine—it’s proven in the storm.

You might not see it now, but God is not idle. He’s not ignoring you. His silence is not absence. Sometimes, He’s working in ways your eyes can’t yet perceive. Sometimes, He allows the fire to refine you—not destroy you. He doesn’t promise a life free from struggle, but He does promise His presence in the struggle. He promises to guide you, help you, and protect you along the way!

Remember Who God Is

You need to be reminded of who God really is—not the version disappointment tries to paint. He is still Jehovah Jireh, your Provider. He is still El Roi, the God who sees.

He is still Emmanuel, God with you. He is still the One who makes a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert (Isaiah 43:19).

He has not changed His mind about you. He has not forgotten your prayers. And He’s not finished writing your story.

You’re Not the First

You’re not alone in this kind of weariness. Others have been there too—faithful people who faced despair, delays, and divine silence, only to find that God always comes through.

1. Hannah – Weeping in Barrenness (1 Samuel 1):
Hannah was deeply distressed. Year after year, she prayed for a child. Her womb remained closed, her rival mocked her, and her heart ached with unfulfilled hope. But she kept praying. She didn’t stop—even when it hurt. And in due time, God gave her Samuel—a prophet who would change the course of Israel’s history.

2. Joseph – Forgotten in the Pit (Genesis 37–50):
Sold into slavery by his brothers, wrongly accused by Potiphar’s wife, and left to rot in prison—Joseph had every reason to give up on God. But he didn’t. He remained faithful, even in the dungeon. And at the appointed time, God raised him to power, second only to Pharaoh, to save nations during famine. God didn’t just rescue Joseph—He elevated him.

3. Elijah – Discouraged Under the Broom Tree (1 Kings 19):
After great victories, Elijah fled into the wilderness, exhausted and afraid. He cried out, “Lord, I’ve had enough. Take my life.” But God didn’t rebuke him. Instead, He sent an angel to strengthen him. Then He whispered to him—not in fire or earthquake, but in a still, small voice. Because God knew exactly what Elijah needed in that moment: rest, reassurance, and a renewed mission.

So why keep praying when things don’t seem to change?

Because prayer isn’t just about getting answers—it’s about connecting to the Answer. It’s about surrender, hope, and intimacy with the One who holds your future.
Prayer reminds your soul who’s in charge. It recalibrates your heart toward heaven. And even if your circumstances stay the same for now, you will not stay the same. Prayer has a way of changing you, giving you endurance, peace, and strength to stand.

God is still worthy of your trust—not because life is easy, but because He is faithful. And He hasn’t brought you this far to leave you now.

So don’t stop dreaming. Don’t stop praying.

Don’t stop believing. Hang in there, all is not as it seems. God can still fix it.
God can still change it!

God can still make a way where there seems to be now way!

Your tears are not in vain. Your suffering is not in vain.

Your pain has a purpose. And your breakthrough—however long it’s been delayed—is still on its way.
It’s gonna be okay, so try not to keep worrying or doubting! God works where there is faith. So have faith in God when you don’t or can’t have faith in your circumstances or the help that surrounds you!

Let’s pray together so God can keep working:

Father God,
I’m tired. You see the weight I’ve been carrying—the silent battles, the lingering questions, the heartaches that won’t let go. I admit I’ve doubted. I’ve felt forgotten. But today, I choose to believe again.

Remind me of who You are. The God who parted seas. The God who shut the mouths of lions. The God who hears the brokenhearted and lifts those bowed low. I invite You into my mess, into my discouragement, into my waiting.

Help me to keep praying, even when nothing changes. Help me to hold onto hope, even when it feels like the darkness is winning. Renew my strength. Restore my faith.

Lord, I trust that You are working behind the scenes. I believe You are still writing my story, and the ending will be beautiful. Bless me. Guide me. Reward me for the prayers I’ve sown in tears.

I surrender the timeline, but not the hope. I give You the ashes, and I wait for the beauty You promised.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Hold on, friend. The story isn’t over.
God’s not done.
And neither are you. 🌿

🌱Keep the faith and don’t give up,

🌟the greater the battles, the more difficult the circumstances,

💧the bigger and better

🙏God’s blessings, resources, and help will be for you!

Evangelist Wendy Evans
Founder and CEO OF WIN International Ministries

http://wendyevans.org/

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