There are seasons when faith feels strong — when prayers come easily, and we can see God’s hand in everything. And then there are seasons when it feels like we’re just hanging on by a thread. If you’ve ever whispered, “God, are You still here?” — you’re not alone.
When Faith Feels Weak
Faith doesn’t always look like confidence. Sometimes, it looks like showing up to pray when you don’t have the words. It looks like opening your Bible even when your heart feels numb. There was a time when I felt like my prayers were bouncing off the ceiling. I was reading the Word, attending church, doing “all the right things,” but God felt distant. It took me a while to realize that faith isn’t the absence of doubt — it’s the decision to trust God in the middle of it.
God Is Still Faithful
Even when we can’t see Him working, God hasn’t left us. The Bible is filled with people who questioned, doubted, and wrestled with uncertainty — and yet God remained faithful. Think of David, crying out in the Psalms: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.” – Psalm 56:3 Or Thomas, who struggled to believe until he touched Jesus’ scars. Jesus didn’t reject him — He met Thomas in his doubt. That’s the kind of God we serve: one who meets us where we are, not where we think we should be.
What to Do When You Feel Your Faith Fading
If your faith feels fragile right now, try these gentle steps: Be honest with God. Tell Him what you’re feeling — He can handle your doubts and your silence. Remember past faithfulness. Look back on times when God carried you before; He hasn’t changed. Stay connected. Don’t isolate — join a small group, listen to worship music, talk to a friend who prays. Keep showing up. Even when you don’t “feel” spiritual, keep seeking. God honors your perseverance.
A Prayer for the Weary
Lord, sometimes my faith feels small and my heart feels tired. Help me remember that You are constant even when my emotions aren’t. Teach me to trust You when I can’t see the outcome, and remind me that Your presence is never based on my feelings. Strengthen my spirit and steady my heart. Amen.
Final Thought
Your faith doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful. Even the smallest seed of faith — offered honestly — can move mountains. So if all you can do today is whisper, “God, I still trust You,” that’s enough. Hold on. He’s still holding you.