When God Is Silent: Finding Faith in the Waitingಮಾದರಿ

When You Feel Spiritually Dry

Dry seasons can make us feel like we’re failing. Our prayers feel empty. Worship is routine. The Bible seems silent. But you’re not alone.

The writer of Lamentations puts it this way: “My soul is bereft of peace; I have forgotten what happiness is” (Lamentations 3:17, ESV). That’s spiritual dryness in one sentence.

But then something changes. He remembers truth—not feelings, not circumstances, but truth.

“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end” (Lamentations 3:22, ESV). That line matters. When everything feels off, God’s love remains steady. And that’s what anchors your faith—not how passionate you feel, but how faithful God is.

The gospel reminds us that Jesus didn’t come for those who have it all together. He came for the weary, the weak, and the dry. He is the Living Water (John 7:37–38, ESV). And He doesn’t run dry—even when we do.

So if you feel far from God today, don’t panic. Don’t run. Just keep showing up. Keep praying honest prayers. Keep reading even when it feels flat. God hasn’t changed. And He hasn’t left.

Reflection

What’s one small way you can stay near God today—even if you don’t feel it?