Sometimes faith slows right down, it comes to a standstill. Maybe because you don’t feel God, or perhaps you’ve forgotten how to speak to God? Or perhaps you expected God to answer your prayers way quicker than what has been happening. But then something reminds you that in the waiting, in the despair, in the lack of hope – God is there waiting for you, calling you to Him. Then you remember all the moments He has been so faithful to you, that He has never let you down. God is waiting to hear from you, waiting in your despair. You just have to turn your face to Him” and He will not forsake you or abandon you. He is there wanting you to call him “Abba – Father – I need you.”

My fifteen month old son reminds me of Abba’s love. Sometimes my son says Abba. I’m sure of it. I’ve heard it, my husband has heard it. And through his tiny voice saying Abba – it reminds me to pray to our Heavenly Father. Not just to pray to ask for things but to let my heart be open and vulnerable. To praise God in the midst of our highs and lows. Reminding me that there is a saviour who died for our sins and gave us eternal life whoever so believes in Him.

I have doubted God’s ability. My doubt is sometimes louder than my belief. I have to pray that God will help me in my unbelief and turn it into a strong steadfast faith. That is what I would love to have. I would love to be free of worry. Have you sometimes worried so much that you can’t hear God’s voice clearly? You find yourself drifting away because the worry takes you away from God who is your provider and knows what is best for you? Through all the highs and lows God is moulding your character to make you a better version of who he wants you to be. He’s changing you, shaping you into His image. He’s bringing you through a process that can be so difficult sometimes. But He’s there, never giving up on you. Abba Father is rooting for you. He will not give up on His lost sheep till they have been found again. Sometimes He will do this over and over and over again. But God is there and you are not alone.

So, will you trust God to take you on the next step of your journey? Or will you rely on your own strength? I am learning to trust in God, praising him on this crazy adventure and knowing that He is the one that will meet me at my lowest ebb.

Faith may have slowed right down but God is still on your case. Rest assured He has not given up on you. Believe in God, and you will find rest for your soul. Be still and know that He is God.