Everything feels easier when we sense God is guiding us. But what do we do when it seems as if God isn’t responding to our prayers? During periods of divine silence, we might assume that we have done something to make God angry or turn away from us. If we carry shame and unhealed wounds, we might be tempted to view God’s supposed non-response as confirmation of the inner lies that tell us we’re worthless, discardable, or a failure. Our assurance grows, however, when we fill those gaps with truth and remember and reflect upon God’s heart.

In this episode, Jennifer Slattery discusses some of the common assumptions people make during periods of divine silence, what these assumptions reveal, and various truths that can help us stand in the full assurance of God’s grace.


Resource mentioned:
Your Daily Bible Verse podcast, April 5th, 2022:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-daily-bible-verse/id1477482900

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Questions:
1. What resonated with you most in today’s episode?
2. Can you share a time when you felt God wasn’t answering your prayers? How did you feel?
3. Did you learn anything through that seemingly silent period?
4. Why is it important to remind ourselves of God’s character and heart toward us?
5. During times of silence, why is it important to reflect on God’s grace?
6. What Scripture passages do you turn to when you wait on God (for answers or intervention)?
7. Is there anything you’re doing, or not doing, on your end that might drown out God’s voice?
8. What are some of the ways God speaks to us? (Name as many as you can think of.)
9. Why is it important that we consistently read our Bibles?
10. What is one action step God is asking you to take after having listened to today’s episode?