The Healing Space with Dr. Angela Butts Chester
If that’s you right now, take a deep breath. You’re not alone — and you’re not forsaken.
💧 What Is a Spiritual Drought?
A spiritual drought is a season where we feel disconnected from God — emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. It may follow a major life change, a traumatic event, a season of burnout, or simply arrive quietly after spiritual overexertion.
Think of it like the wilderness: dry, quiet, and hard to navigate. But even in the wilderness, God still provides.
“The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.”
— Isaiah 58:11 (NIV)
🌿 3 Reminders to Anchor You During the Silence
1. God’s Presence Is Not Measured by Your Feelings
Just because you don’t feel God doesn’t mean He isn’t with you. Faith is built on truth — not emotion. His promise to never leave you (Hebrews 13:5) doesn’t come with a feelings clause.
2. Silence Doesn’t Mean Rejection
Sometimes, God is growing your roots deeper. Just like a tree doesn’t stop growing in the winter, your spirit is still being formed in quiet seasons. You’re being prepared, not punished.
3. You’re Allowed to Be Honest With God
David cried out. Elijah ran to hide. Even Jesus wept in the Garden. Your raw prayers are welcome. God can handle your silence, your sadness, and your honesty.
🛠 Coping Tools for the Spiritually Dry Season
🔹 Keep a “Faith Journal”
Write one sentence a day. It can be a scripture, a thought, or just how you feel. This helps you process and track God’s presence over time — even in the small things.
🔹 Revisit Familiar Scriptures
Go back to verses that have anchored you before. Speak them out loud. Let them wash over you, even if you don’t feel them yet. (Start with Psalm 42, Romans 8:26-28, Isaiah 40:31.)
🔹 Create a “Quiet Time Lite” Routine
In a drought, don’t force long devotions. Try 5 minutes of stillness, 1 scripture, and 1 breath prayer (like: “God, meet me in this moment.”) Let it be simple. Let it be enough.
🔹 Talk to Someone
Counseling — especially faith-based — can offer a safe space to process spiritual discouragement. You were never meant to walk this path alone.
☀️ The Silence Will Not Last Forever
Dry seasons are real, but they are not final. God hasn’t changed His mind about you. He hasn’t stepped away. He’s closer than you think — even if He’s silent for a moment.
Let this season draw you into deeper trust, not fear. And when the silence breaks (because it will), you’ll find your roots are stronger than you ever imagined.
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him…”
— Psalm 37:7 (NIV)
You are held. You are heard. You are loved.
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