One of the most challenging circumstances in life is facing the reality of our powerlessness. In some cases, we have a great deal of agency, yet in others, we must simply accept defeat. This can be incredibly painful.
Once a decision is made, we can’t convince a boss to hire us. Or a school program to admit us.
Sometimes, our bodies go rogue, and we may feel we are losing control of our health. We also can’t convince a partner to make it work—to stay.
Scriptures say, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick” (Proverbs 13:12). Scriptures also say, “Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
Some days, I grow weary—I ask God why my hopes are lifted momentarily, with what feels like the sun’s rising—only for a dark cloud to unleash a torrential downpour and darken the light again.
In all such circumstances, God tells us to trust Him, even when nothing makes sense, even when we feel tired, disappointed, and powerless: “No weapon forged against you will prevail” (Isaiah 54).
God is a just and loving God. He understands our pain intensely and is deeply invested in our hearts.
He asks that we remember He is on the throne and trust that He will tend to and bind up our hearts for His own glory–because He is a good and mighty God: “I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” (Jer. 32:27).
Trust Him, forgive others, and do not be afraid. Forge ahead bravely and know that God is the lover of your soul, and your heart is always safe with Him.
The Still Small Voice 
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