Devotional: The God Who Stays in the Quiet Places
The God Who Stays in the Quiet Places Scripture: “A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out.” Isaiah 42:3 When Faith Feels Quiet There are seasons when faith doesn’t feel bright or strong. Some days belief comes easily; other days it feels thin, tired, or distant. Sometimes faith feels real and alive; sometimes it feels like a memory. It can even feel like something overlaid on life rather than growing naturally from the heart. These quiet seasons do not mean faith has died. They simply mean the heart is tired. And God knows how to meet a tired heart. God Does Not Ask for Performance Many people fear that God expects constant strength, constant confidence, or constant passion. But Scripture paints a very different picture. God does not demand emotional intensity. He does not require perfect clarity. He does not ask the weary to pretend. A wavering heart is still seen. A quiet prayer is still heard. A faint spark is still honored. God does not ...