There was a season in my life when it felt as though God was distant, and a quiet sense of hopelessness settled in. Life’s challenges – health concerns, responsibilities, and unexpected burdens – sometimes felt heavier than I could bear. In that season, I had to learn to lean more fully into Jesus, trusting that even when the path forward was unclear, His presence remained unchanged.
I am sure there are many of us who, at some time or another, have felt a sense of hopelessness when life didn’t make sense. It is in those moments that I came to realize the need to stay even closer, more firmly connected to God. When it felt like everyone else failed to help, I had to lean even deeper into Jesus.
During a difficult time of prayer, the Lord encouraged my heart through Psalm 139:10 ” even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast” particularly the two words “even there…”
It is in our moments of darkness that we need reassurance that God is present. Often, we do not understand the dark moments we face on our spiritual journey, but we must trust in the constant presence of our Abba Father. Seeds grow in the darkness, and I have come to view these challenging times as opportunities for character development and spiritual lessons from God.
When we struggle with not knowing which way to go, it can lead to confusion and anxiety. That verse encourages us to let God lead, even when the way ahead is unclear, and not to take matters into our own hands.
By nature, I need to know the how and where of situations. It was difficult to let go and let God in that season. Yet, in hesitation and uncertainty, God was there, holding me fast in His secure grip. His hand is stronger than my weak hand, and His power is always made perfect in our weakness.
Has peace always been my portion? No. Have answers always come quickly? No. Have I felt alone in the darkness? Absolutely. But has God ever been absent? No. His heart toward me as His daughter has not changed. I continue to strive to walk closely by His side, with Him holding me.
So yes, wherever and whatever your “where” may be, Jesus is still there. I pray that truth settles deeply in your heart.