When You Can’t See What God Is Doing
Chrystal Evans Hurst
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? …” Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds …” Hebrews 10:24 (NIV)
“Now when he heard this, he said, ‘It is not those who are well who need a doctor, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice. For I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.’” Matthew 9:12-13 (CSB)
Lord, this coming week already feels exhausting, and I need Your help. Make me more aware of Your presence. When my mind goes ahead to the future, help me take time to observe Your glory today (Isaiah 6:3). I want to show up well and seek You even in the moments that feel mundane or insignificant. I believe You have called me to carry out Your mission where I am, and I want to work hard to honor You here (Colossians 3:23). When the pressure of perfection creeps in, help me cling to Your grace instead. When I feel defeated and exhausted, help me rely on Your strength. How the week starts does not define how it ends. I can be sure that whatever I am facing is temporary and that You are with me every step of the way. Thank You for still doing a new thing in me even when I don’t feel or see it (Isaiah 43:19). In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 (ESV)
“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 (NIV)
“ … Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’” John 21:15a (NIV)
“But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.” Malachi 4:2 (ESV)
“I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness …” Isaiah 61:10 (NLT)
“Then Jesus said, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?’” John 11:40 (NIV)
Dear God, on this Father’s Day, we come with hearts grateful for the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who have shown love, guidance, and care. Thank You for the ways they have supported us, protected us, and helped shape who we are. May that love keep growing. For those whose relationships with their fathers are complicated, distant, or marked by pain, we ask for Your comfort. Bring healing, understanding, and peace. Remind us that we are deeply seen by You, valued and never alone. For those who miss their fathers, hold them close in Your presence. You are near to the brokenhearted. Help us to honor what is good, release what is heavy, and walk forward with compassion. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? …” Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)
“Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30 (ESV)
“After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, and also some women who had been cured of evil...
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)