Waiting in Silence - The Wesleyan Church

I will remember the deeds of the Lord: yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. (Ps. 77:11)

Expanded Passage: Psalm 77:1-12

God led my wife and me into a new direction—the wilderness. In June, I heard a clear command: “Quit your church job,” the church we’d helped build for over five years. It was a tough decision, but I aimed to obey, trusting in God’s past provisions. Three months in, that provision seemed elusive, and frustration grew. We feared losing our home, daycare, and cars. Job prospects dwindled, and it felt like God was closing every door. Nights were filled with anger and pleas for answers. Four months passed in silence, forcing me to wait and trust God, regardless of the answers or the path ahead.

Eventually, I found peace in God’s goodness and provision, allowing me to wait without anxiety or frustration. When my job assignment ended in September, God provided the perfect job the next day, albeit last-minute. I learned that God doesn’t always answer as we desire. His response may involve struggle, downsizing, or adapting to a new lifestyle. His answer may not be what we want, but it’s what we need. For me, it meant God’s provision translated into character growth, sanctification, and a stronger relationship with him. I’ve witnessed his response be ‘No, wait, or trust in my timing’ when friendships remained strained, jobs didn’t return, or sickness persisted. As the psalmist emphasizes in verses 11–12, we must remember the Lord’s works and his faithfulness during our valleys.

Continue to faithfully seek God in his silence; his answer will come.

Hunter Curtis is a husband and father who loves traveling, reading, and equipping leaders. He is a licensed minister and operates a graphic design business.