June 12, 2026

Picture this: My youngest blessing is happily reading a book, as always; my husband is cooking dinner, as always; and I am on the couch for months, barely doing anything, which is not at all what happens.

Many years ago when I was really sick, I didn’t move much off of my couch. Months into this, after having a home nurse and having infusions, one of my blessings finally realized how sick I was. I asked her, “what do you think I’ve been doing all this time?” She said, “I just figured you were sitting on your butt just because.” I laughed and we talked about how active I usually was to all of a sudden doing nothing. I never complained to her about being sick nor did we ever really talk about it, but I figured she would realize.

I wonder how often we may think God is sitting on His butt, doing nothing but in reality, God works in ways we cannot always perceive, with intricate plans and purposes beyond our understanding. Perhaps, during moments of doubt, we might find solace in the idea that patience and faith are part of the journey, and that sometimes, the most profound actions are those that occur quietly within the fabric of our everyday lives.

I wonder how many times we wonder if God is still there or if He is listening or if He can even hear us. The Bible is clear that God can have nothing to do with sin so if we are living in sin, He will not hear.

We can know that when we keep in daily communication with God and keep short accounts, He listens, though we may question if He is. I have seen countless times of Him working behind the scenes many times and we are not to know anything yet. This is where our faith comes in where we can find peace that passes all understanding. I love the quote, “when God feels silent, remember the teacher is quiet during a test.” Also we need to remember, that as children of God, if He feels distant, He is not the one who moved but we are.

Often I will ask God, “What do you want me to learn from this?” This question changes the entire perspective. There is a purpose in everything we go through. It makes us more dependent on God but also we experience a calming strength we never knew existed. I am thankful for the lessons learned and that I will continue to learn knowing God will use all things for my good and for His glory.