{"id":28255,"date":"2026-05-07T08:45:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T08:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=28255"},"modified":"2026-05-07T08:45:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T08:45:41","slug":"when-god-seems-silent-encouragement-for-today-may-07-2026-encouragement-for-today-daily-devotional-from-proverbs-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=28255","title":{"rendered":"When God Seems Silent – Encouragement for Today – May 07, 2026 – Encouragement for Today Daily Devotional from Proverbs 31"},"content":{"rendered":"

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May 7, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

When God Seems Silent<\/strong><\/span>
LYSA TERKEURST <\/span><\/p>\n

Lee en espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFrom the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.\u201d Psalm 61:2 (NIV)<\/em><\/p>\n

When God doesn\u2019t seem to be answering our prayers, it can be hard. Sometimes downright awful.<\/p>\n

One minute, I\u2019m determined to trust God \u2014 the next, I feel myself slipping. The \u201cwhy\u201d questions tumble in so hard. My heart hurts. My eyes leak.<\/p>\n

Maybe you\u2019ve been there. Maybe you\u2019re there right now.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t want to oversimplify what to do in these times. I know from prayer requests I\u2019ve received over the years that many of us are facing really tough issues and situations where the answers aren\u2019t easy or clear cut.<\/p>\n

But I have discovered a few things that help me when God seems silent:<\/p>\n

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  1. Press into God when you want to pull away.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    When I really want to hear from God but He doesn\u2019t seem to be answering, I sometimes want to disengage from my normal spiritual activities. Skip church. Put my Bible away. Let more and more time lapse between prayers.<\/p>\n

    But today\u2019s key verse, Psalm 61:2, reminds us the best thing we can do when our hearts are growing faint is call out to God, not pull away from Him: \u201cFrom the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

    The Bible also promises we will find God if we seek Him with all our hearts (Jeremiah 29:13) \u2014 even the broken parts. Bring it all to God. Keep talking to Him. He can handle your honesty and will respond.<\/p>\n

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    1. Praise God out loud when you want to get lost in complaints.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      In the midst of what you\u2019re facing, find simple things for which to praise God. I don\u2019t mean thank Him for the hard stuff \u2014 but thank Him for the simple, good things still in the midst. A child\u2019s laugh. A blooming flower. A warm blanket. The gift of this breath and the next.<\/p>\n

      Psalm 40:3 reminds you and me that God will give us a new song when we make praise the habit of our hearts and mouths: \u201cHe put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him\u201d<\/em> (NIV).<\/p>\n

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      1. Put yourself in the company of Truth.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        We can position ourselves to go where Truth is. Go to church. Listen to praise music. Read and memorize Bible verses.<\/p>\n

        And that friend who speaks God\u2019s Truth? Listen to her. Stay connected to her. Let her speak Scripture into your life, even when you\u2019re tired of hearing it. Stand in the shadow of her faith when your faith is weak. Let her lead you back to God time and time again. Proverbs 12:26 reminds us, \u201cOne who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor\u201d<\/em> (ESV).<\/p>\n

        It\u2019s OK to feel hurt and confused. Our God is big enough to handle our honest feelings. But don\u2019t let your feelings lead you away from Him or His Truth. Press into Him. Praise Him. And put yourself in the company of Truth.<\/p>\n

        As you stay with God in these ways, you\u2019ll be ready to receive His answer when it comes.<\/p>\n

        Dear Lord, I know You hear me, You see me, and You love me. Therefore, I can entrust every single concern I have to You. As I wait on Your perfect answers, I will press in, praise, and put myself in the presence of wisdom. In Jesus\u2019 Name, Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n

        OUR FAVORITE THINGS<\/h4>\n

        When God feels silent and your heart grows faint, it\u2019s easy to pull back. But that\u2019s often when you need truth the most. Because of you, women aren\u2019t left alone in those quiet, uncertain moments. They\u2019re reminded to press in and anchor themselves in what\u2019s true. As we work toward our $760,000 midyear goal<\/strong>, you\u2019re invited to be part of what continues that work. A group of generous partners has already given $213,000<\/strong>, and they want to challenge you to be part of this work. Because your gift today unlocks truth for the next woman. Give now and help surround her with what will hold when everything else feels uncertain.<\/strong><\/p>\n

        ENGAGE<\/h4>\n

        Find everyday encouragement when you connect with Lysa TerKeurst here on Instagram.<\/p>\n

        FOR DEEPER STUDY<\/h4>\n

        Psalm 116:1-2, \u201cI love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live\u201d (NIV).<\/p>\n

        If God has felt silent to you lately, look back at Lysa\u2019s list and choose one area you can specifically focus on this week.<\/p>\n

        How can you intentionally press into God instead of pulling away?
        What simple things can you praise Him for?
        Which Truth-speaking friend can you call?<\/p>\n

        We\u2019d love to hear what your next step is in the comments.<\/p>\n

        \u00a9 2026 by Lysa TerKeurst. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

        Proverbs 31 Ministries
        P.O. Box 3189
        Matthews, NC 28106
        www.Proverbs31.org<\/strong><\/p>\n