You’re reading this because something in you is tired — not just physically, but deep-down, soul-worn tired. The kind of tired that doesn’t go away with sleep. The kind that comes from holding on for too long without seeing anything change.

You’ve probably prayed, gave, and done all you know to do. Plus You’ve probably tried to stay strong. Additionally, more than likely you’ve stayed faithful when it felt like no one noticed. You’ve kept smiling when everything in you wanted to break. And yet… It still feels like God is still silent. You keep showing up, but it feels like God stopped showing up for you.

It’s normal too, to look around at others being blessed and quietly wonder, “What about me?” When you ask this question, You’re not asking for perfection — you’re just asking for a break, a glimpse of hope, a sign that God hasn’t forgotten you. But lately, it might feel like your prayers are just hitting a wall… like you’re still stuck in a season you didn’t ask for and can’t seem to get out of. And maybe the hardest part? You don’t understand why God is allowing this — and why He’s not doing what you know He’s capable of doing.

Maybe you’ve even started to wonder, “Did I miss something? Did I do something wrong?” If you’re like most people, you replay decisions in your head, trying to trace where things went off track. You wonder if your faith is broken, or worse — if God is just… done with you. But here’s the truth that may feel hard to believe right now: you’re not being punished. You’re not forgotten. And this isn’t proof that your prayers have failed — it’s proof that you’re in a place that many deeply faithful people have stood before you… a place called the wilderness.

The wilderness is not empty — it’s where transformation begins. It’s the space between what you believe about God and what you’re actually experiencing right now. And yes, it’s confusing. Yes, it’s painful. But no matter how it feels — you are not alone here. This season may feel like it’s draining the life out of you, but God sees it differently. He sees it as a space where He’s drawing you closer, not pushing you away. You may not know why you’re here, but God does — and He is not done writing your story.

What you’re experiencing is called the dark night of the soul.

It’s when your faith seems to offer no comfort…When your obedience seems to bring no reward…When your heart is crying for rescue, but all you hear is silence.

Listen: you’re not crazy. You’re not weak. You’re not failing.

You’re in the same spiritual training ground where some of the greatest people in Scripture once stood. And more importantly — God sees you. God understands you. God is with you.

Even if God feels distant, He is closer than your breath. He may not be ready to reveal why just yet, but He already knows the way.

Understanding the Dark Night of the Soul

Many experience this “dark night of the soul,” here emotions sway, and confusion reigns. It’s normal to feel weary in doing good—and that is completely normal. Rest assured, God sees your open wounds, and He understands that you are seeking answers amidst your pain. It might feel like God’s far removed, yet the truth is, He is always close, ready to guide you. When you don’t understand why, remember that God does. Your struggles can serve as an invitation— A call for God to fill the void and guide you through these barren times.

Think about Moses, Elijah, and Jesus.
They, too, faced wilderness before breakthroughs:

Let’s look at a few examples:

🧍🏽‍♂️ Moses
Spent 40 years in the wilderness — rejected, alone, full of questions.
He didn’t understand why his life had fallen apart, but it was in that desert that God met him in a burning bush and redirected his entire life to lead Israel to freedom.

🧔🏽‍♂️ Elijah
He ran into the wilderness depressed and suicidal after doing everything “right.”
He didn’t understand why God allowed him to suffer after serving Him so well. But it was there — under a tree, and then in a cave — that God whispered to him, refreshed him, and gave him new purpose.

✝️ Jesus
Driven by the Spirit into the wilderness for 40 days.
He didn’t go there to be punished — He went there to be prepared.
And after the testing, He returned in the power of the Spirit to begin His public ministry.

🙏🏽 What’s True for Them Is True for You
God may not show you the why — at least not yet.
But He will show you the way, if you keep inviting Him in.

💬 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5–6)

💬 “The steps of a good person are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in their way.” (Psalm 37:23)

But there’s one thing you must remember:

GOD’S PLAN REQUIRES YOUR FULL PARTICIPATION AND COOPERATION.

If you shut down…
If you stop praying…
If you let bitterness or exhaustion win…

You may remain in a place called “almost there” — but never get through.

🛠️ Practical Steps YOU can take to Stay Connected in YOUR Dry Season
Here are some spiritual disciplines that will help you hold on:

🕊️ Daily Surrender Prayer — Even if it’s short, pray:
“Lord, I don’t understand this, but I trust You. I give You permission to redirect me.”

📖 Soak in the Psalms — Let David’s raw honesty and God’s faithfulness minister to your own wilderness.

📝 Write Down Your Prayers — God often responds through the written word as your own heart is laid bare.

🎵 Worship Without Answers — Praise in the pain is powerful. It declares: “Even if I don’t know why, I believe You do.”

🛐 Stillness and Listening — Don’t just talk to God. Sit quietly. Let Him speak when He’s ready.

🌱 You’re Not Being Punished. You’re Being Prepared.
You’re not here by accident. You’re not forgotten.

This is not the end of your story.

It’s a sacred space — where God is waiting to be invited to do something new in you and through you.

Be patient.

Keep praying.

Trust God.

Let’s pray, 🙏🏽
“God, I feel abandoned and confused. I don’t understand why I’m here or why You’ve allowed this. But today, I invite You in. I give You permission to work in me and through me, even when I don’t see the purpose. Lead me, redirect me, strengthen me. Help me not to grow weary in well doing. I surrender again, and I trust that You know the way. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”

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👉 REMEMBER:
You may not know why… but GOD DOES.
And when you don’t know the way through — GOD DOES.
Just keep praying.
Keep trusting.
Keep going.
Breakthrough is coming.