Author Darlene J Conard

The silence that hangs in the air can be an agonizing weight on your soul. It’s as if the world has gone quiet and you’re left alone with your thoughts and questions. You feel like nobody can relate to the wrestling match going on inside your head, as questions float above hope, and the unknown factor of “what’s next” constantly sounds an alarm. The darkness that lingers seems to mock you, reminding you of your struggle and making you wonder if you’ll ever find a way out.

Job knew this kind of darkness all too well. He was a man who had everything he could want – a comfortable life, a loving family, and loyal friends. But when Satan challenged him, God allowed Job’s life to be stripped away, leaving him with nothing but his thoughts and questions. Even his friends turned against him, pointing to his afflictions as evidence of his fate. But through it all, God remained with Job, a constant presence amid his struggle. Though everything Job knew was gone, he never lost his faith in God.

We cannot trust or rely on what we see, hear, think, or feel. There is a veil surrounding God in His works. In time, He will reveal His glory in those impossible situations.

We must always stand firm on God’s promises and not rely on our feelings, what we see, and hear.

… “let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:8-10 KJV

When the winds howl and our hearts tremble, we remember: our faith is not anchored in what our eyes behold or our ears absorb, nor in the fleeting shadows of emotion. We are rooted in something deeper—the unchanging promises of God.

Though storms may rise and doubts may whisper, His Word speaks louder still: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.” — Matthew 24:35

Let us walk by faith, not by sight. Let us listen for the still, small voice, not the clamor of the crowd. Let us rest—not in how we feel—but in who He is.

So today, declare it boldly: “I am not moved by circumstance. I am led by truth. I stand, fearless and firm, on the promises of my God.”

Please feel free to share this with anyone you like. My mission is to encourage everyone to wholeheartedly follow our Lord Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. © Darlene J. Conard, Vision Ministries 2024. This text may not be republished or used without the author’s written consent. The photograph is AI-generated. Darlene J. Conard is also affiliated with Glory Carrier Ministries.

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