Silence

May 10th – Genesis 16:13

Genesis 16:13

There are days when we feel unseen. Like we’re just going through the motions, invisible in the crowd. Our tears go unnoticed, and our prayers seem to echo in silence. But Genesis 16:13 reminds us of a powerful truth. God sees us. Just like He saw Hagar in the wilderness, alone and misunderstood, He sees us in the middle of our mess, confusion, and pain. Because we’re not just another face to our Creator. We are known, loved, and pursued. He sees the burdens we carry that no one else knows about. He sees the brave face we put on and the late-night prayers we whisper.

And from His great love, God doesn’t just notice us in passing. We have His full and undivided attention. The God who spoke galaxies into existence is the same God who calls us by name. He meets us in the desert places and gives us hope when it feels like there’s none. We are not forgotten. We are not overlooked. His eyes are on is. His heart is for us. And His presence is with us. Even when the world seems to pass us by, remember this. We are fully seen by the One who matters most.

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April 18th – Luke 23:50-56

Luke 23:50-56

It was quiet. The crowds had scattered. The cross stood still. In Luke 23:50–56, Joseph of Arimathea tenderly took the body of Jesus, wrapped it in linen, and laid Him in a tomb cut from stone. The women watched, broken and confused, unsure of what would come next. Hope seemed lost. Silence filled the space where once shouts of “Hosanna” had rung. But behind that sealed stone, God was at work. Just because we don’t see Him moving doesn’t mean He isn’t. Sometimes, His greatest miracles begin in the stillness. Maybe you’re in a season like that. One where everything feels quiet, like nothing is changing. Don’t mistake the silence for absence. God is still writing your story. He’s still bringing beauty from brokenness. He’s still turning graves into gardens. Let this day remind you. Even when all seems lost, Resurrection is coming. Hold on. Trust the silence. Sunday is on its way. And when it comes, oh, what glory will rise. Let your heart wait with hope!

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June 6th – Psalm 32:3

Psalm 32:3

When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.”

Admitting when we’re wrong is never easy. Pride and hurt often get in the way when it comes to confessing the truth to ourselves and God. But when we don’t, sin festers in our hearts leaving us filled with guilt; feeling weak, miserable and isolated from the Lord. That’s why confession and transparency with God are so very important. So talk to Him. Draw near to the Lord. Tell Him what you’ve done, and trust in Him to forgive and restore you. Don’t get discouraged.  When you stumble, know that God is always faithful to forgive. He knows we are weak. As James MacDonald says, “God knew we would choose the wrong, so even before we chose the wrong, He chose the right.  God’s love made a way out for us with His begotten son Jesus Christ.” By acknowledging our wrongdoings and sharing them with God and others we trust, we can experience the freedom and relief that come with unburdening our souls.

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