Life has a way of testing our faith. There are seasons where it feels like everything is falling apart, and the weight of fear and doubt presses heavy on our hearts. In those moments, it can be tempting to believe that God is distant or that He has forgotten us. But the truth is, He has not.
Trusting God does not mean you never feel afraid or doubtful. It means that even in your fear and doubt, you still call on Him. You can come before God and say, “Lord, I am scared. I don’t know what to do, but I believe You can work this out.” God is not intimidated by your honesty—He already knows your heart. What matters is that you bring those feelings to Him and ask for His help.
Your fear and doubt do not disqualify you from God’s help. He is a loving Father, and when you open your heart and cry out, He listens. The Bible says in Psalm 34:17, “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles.”
When you’re feeling defeated, discouraged, or weary, don’t walk through it alone. Scripture encourages us to pray for one another. Sometimes the strength we need comes from the prayers of others. If you find yourself struggling, let someone you trust know how you’re feeling and ask them to pray for you. Don’t be embarrassed or ashamed to say, “I need prayer.” Even I ask my friends to pray for me when fear and doubt try to overwhelm me. Prayer changes things, and it also changes us.
I want you to know—I’m praying for you. I’m praying that the strength of the Lord will envelope you, lift you up, and change your situation in the mighty name of Jesus. May His peace guard your heart and mind, and may you find hope even in the darkest valleys.
Remember: you are not alone, you are not forgotten, and your prayers—mixed with the prayers of others—carry power. Keep trusting, keep praying, and keep believing. God is working it out, even when you can’t see it.
Don’t let anyone steal your joy!
Maryam
