Once you realize that a silent season is just that—a season that will pass—you may wonder, what do I do while I wait this season out? The writer of Psalm 42 reminds us that when we feel like God is silent, we should worship while we wait. In verse 5, he writes: “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.” (Psalm 42:5 ESV)
You know what I love about this verse? The Psalmist doesn’t wait to feel like praising God. He doesn’t wait to feel like God is with him. He doesn’t wait to feel like God isn’t silent anymore. No. He tells his soul what to do: hope in God. He decided to praise again.
I wonder if we can have that faith today? The faith that says, even though God is silent, I’m going to praise Him anyway. I’m going to praise Him for what He did in the past, and I’m going to praise Him for what He will do. What I love about having a heart of worship, even in a silent season, is that it transforms our minds and comforts our hearts well before our situation may change.
Worship helps us to realize that we don’t serve God just for how He makes us feel or what He gives us. True worship is about who God is, and God is always the same. He’s always good. He’s always with us. That’s not going to change.
Pray: Heavenly Father, thank You for being constant and faithful, even when You seem silent. Help us to worship You with unwavering faith and to trust in Your unchanging goodness. Strengthen our hearts and minds as we wait on You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Reflect: How has worship helped you in past seasons of silence or difficulty?