“Look, I go forward, but He is not there, and backward, but I cannot perceive Him; When He works on the left hand, I cannot behold Him; When He turns to the right hand, I cannot see Him. But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.” (Job 23:8-10)

So many times I feel like God is allowing me to figure things out on my own, but I know this is not true. I know He hasn’t left me, that He is very close, but I can’t see Him or feel Him moving, and I can’t seem to hear what He is speaking to me. I don’t know what decisions I should make or how the events of my day (or life) correlate to what the Lord is trying to accomplish in my heart and faith walk. At these times I pray, “Lord, I’m trusting You in the best way I know how.” And I understand, many times in hindsight, that He knows the path that I take and He is indeed at work in me to refine me and strengthen me and form me into a vessel of honor that He can use. The Lord loves to use our daily struggles and unclear times of our life to teach us more about Himself and His goodness. He sees trials as productive ways to filter out the dross of our life and polish us up for His glory to be revealed in us.

Be encouraged! God knows exactly where you are! He knows what you are going through at this very moment. And He is working to bring out the best in you even when you can’t perceive Him. Just keep praying and trusting and do as Job continued in 23:11-12,

“My foot has held fast to His steps; I have kept His way and not turned aside. I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.”

If you will hold fast to Him, He will be your guide to lead you safely through the foggy moments of your life. If you will obey His commandments and treasure His Word, even fasting and praying during the most difficult times, He will bring you forth from these trials stronger and more beautiful than polished gold. You might not be able to see what He is doing to form you into His image while you are in the fire, but when He is finished you will eventually be the perfect vessel of honor that He designed. Even you will be amazed at the wonder of His creative works that He does in your heart.

Begin to thank the Lord in advance for the good things that He is doing for you behind the scenes. And no matter what you face, know that He is with you and that you do not need to fear the trials that may come. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for You are with me.” (Psalm 23:4)

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I thought to the Lord, “Sometimes, this is how I feel when I pray.” I feel like I am wandering through a fog, trying to listen for the voice of the Lord, but my thoughts are like static that interferes with my spiritual insight and hearing. I feel unsure about what is the right way to go or confused about which decision is best according to God’s will for me. I have a hard time keeping my prayers focused; I feel like I am stuck in the doldrums.

But the Lord does not want things to be hard for us to figure out. He has made His will simple and easy to understand. He wants to be found by us. He told His people in Isaiah 42:16,

“I will bring the blind by a way they did not know; I will lead them in paths they have not known. I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. These things I will do for them, and not forsake them.”

It is at times like this, when we feel like we are stuck in the doldrums, that we need to press in and believe for a breakthrough. The Lord is not standing far away, taunting you to come find Him on your own. He is close to you, reaching out His hand to catch you if you stumble.  Don’t be afraid to move forward; the Lord will not let you stray from His path. He will take you by the hand and lead you or re-direct you to be within His will, even if you are not aware of His hand on you.

And as you find Him, as you feel His presence around you, then you need to press in to reach His heart. Grab ahold of Him and don’t let go until He blesses you. He will envelop you in His arms and calm you and give you a peace about the right way to go.

That foggy night as I waited and prayed, I realized that the sun was peeking over the horizon. I could make out the shapes of buildings emerging through the dim light. Things became clearer and clearer as the rising sun caused the fog to dissipate. I thanked the Lord for visiting me in my dark moment and for allowing Himself to be found by me. And these verses in Proverbs 4:11-18 set the tone for my day,

“I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, and when you run you will not stumble…But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.”

May you be encouraged and blessed as you seek the Lord, even through the fog of distractions around you. And may the light of the Lord’s love break through your dark moments like a sunbeam, dispelling all your doubts and fears.

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