Morning Ladies, it is so nice knowing i get to spend another morning with you. This morning I can hear as the wind moves gently over the water, and for once, I feel no weight on my shoulders. The sky is soft and still, and so is my spirit. I’m sitting behind my computer, hair a little wild, hoodie wrapped around me like an old friend, and my coffee—though cold—tastes like peace.
Just before I came inside to start writing this, I had a little visitor on the boat – a tiny mossie. I’m not even sure what the English word is for it, but it’s a small little sparrow-like bird. It landed right here after what must have been a massive flight for something that size. The dock is so far I can barely see it, and yet this tiny creature made it all the way here in the wind. It sat quietly for a moment, just breathing. Just being.
And it made me pause—because that’s me. That’s you. That’s us. We’ve crossed long distances, faced storms far too big for our wings, but here we are. Breathing. Sitting in the stillness. Resting without fear.
I don’t sit here today carrying the pain of yesterday. I sit here as a woman who has overcome. I’ve walked through fire and wilderness and come out with praise in my mouth. The battle didn’t break me—it built me. And maybe you need to hear this today: we rise when others fall, not because we are unshaken, but because even in the shaking, we are held. We are warriors. And He, our Heavenly Father has never let go.
The Wilderness Season:
There are moments in our walk with God when everything feels dry. The prayers that once flowed so easily seem to fall to the ground, unanswered. The silence of heaven feels louder than any words we’ve ever heard. It’s in these seasons that God can feel distant, like He’s turned away or forgotten us. The wilderness—this barren, empty place—can shake our confidence, leaving us wondering if we’ve been abandoned.
But let me remind you, dear one, that even in the wilderness, God is very much present. It may feel like you’re walking through a desert, but I believe that these times are not a punishment. They are an invitation to go deeper with God, to lean in and trust when we can’t see the way ahead. The wilderness is where faith is refined, where we learn to hold on to God’s promises, even when everything around us seems to contradict them.
I know the pain of feeling distant from God, and I know how hard it is to keep walking when every step feels like an act of faith. But it’s in these dry seasons that God is shaping us, teaching us to depend on Him in ways we never imagined. It’s in the silence that we find His voice—gentle, steady, and faithful. So, if you’re in the wilderness right now, let this post be a reminder: You are not alone. God is still with you, even when He feels distant. You can persevere, and His faithfulness will carry you through.
Biblical Examples of the Wilderness Season
Israel’s Journey in the Desert
Deuteronomy 8:2-3 reminds us: “Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.”
God led Israel into the wilderness not to abandon them, but to humble them, teach them dependence, and refine their faith. What seemed like a barren season was actually a time of preparation.
David’s Thirst for God
Psalm 63:1 echoes the heart of those in a wilderness season: “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.”
David knew the pain of feeling distant from God, yet he continued to seek Him. His longing teaches us that the wilderness season is not a sign that God has left us—it is an invitation to seek Him more deeply.
The wilderness season can take many forms—spiritual dryness, unanswered prayers, loss, grief, or a time when God’s voice seems silent. Perhaps you’ve cried out, only to be met with silence. Maybe you’ve wondered if God is still leading you. I’ve been there too, feeling the weight of unanswered prayers and the ache of a silent heaven. Yet, looking back, I see how those dry seasons were times of deepening faith, stripping away self-reliance, and learning to trust God’s unseen hand.
Encouragement & Practical Steps to Persevere
- Cling to God’s Word – Even when He feels distant, His Word remains constant. Meditate on Deuteronomy 8:2-3 and Psalm 63:1 to remind yourself of His faithfulness.
- Deuteronomy 8:2-3 “Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.”
- Psalm 63:1 “You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.”
- Worship in the Silence – Worship is a declaration of faith, even when emotions don’t align. Praise shifts the focus from our lack to God’s sufficiency.
- Lamentations 3:26: “It is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord.”
- Remember Past Faithfulness – Write down times when God has come through before. If He was faithful then, He will be faithful now.
- Psalm 77:11-12 “I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”
- Keep Praying – Even if your prayers feel like echoes in an empty room, persist. The silence is not rejection; it is often preparation.
- Psalm 62:5-6 “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.”
- Trust His Purpose – The wilderness is not punishment—it is preparation. God refines, strengthens, and teaches us dependence in these seasons.
- Deuteronomy 8:2-3:“Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your ancestors had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.”
If you are walking through a wilderness season, I want you to hear this: You are not alone, and you are not forgotten. Even when God feels distant, His presence is still with you, working in ways that are unseen. The silence may be loud, but it does not mean He has abandoned you. This is a season of deepening trust, a time where your faith is being refined in the fire, and where you are learning to rely fully on Him.
Remember, the wilderness is not a place of punishment, but one of preparation. Just as God led Israel through the desert to prepare them for the Promised Land, He is leading you through your wilderness to prepare you for the promises He has for your life. It may feel long, and the road may be uncertain, but His plans for you are good, and He is faithful to bring you through it.
Take heart, weary soul. God’s timing is perfect, and His purposes are unshakeable. The wilderness will not last forever, and when you emerge, you will be stronger, deeper in your faith, and more intimately connected to the God who never left your side. You will look back and see how He sustained you, how His love never wavered, and how He used the silence to draw you closer to His heart.
Abba Father, Here I am, standing in the wilderness – not by choice, but by calling.
I didn’t plan for this dry ground, these long silences, these aching questions.
But You knew.
You led me here not to abandon me – but to awaken me.
When I feel lost, anchor me in Your truth. When I feel forgotten, remind me that You see every tear, every tired step, every whispered “Lord, I don’t know how much more I can take.”
Teach me that the wilderness is not a punishment – but a pathway. Not a curse – but a classroom. Not my end – but a beginning.
Strip away the noise, the lies, the things I clung to that never held me. And let me cling to You alone.
Give me manna for today.
Water from the Rock when I thirst.
Fire by night when the darkness presses in.
Let me not grow weary of this path, for even here,
You are making rivers in the desert.
I trust You, even when I don’t understand. I believe You’re good, even when I cannot feel it.
And I choose to worship, even in this barren place.Because You are the God of the wilderness – and I am never alone.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
