Day 5 When God Feels Silent but You Still Need Healing

Psalm 5 is not written from victory but from dependence.

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Monday, January 5, 2025

When God Feels Silent but You Still Need Healing

by Torrie Slaughter

Psalm 5 opens with David doing something deeply human—he talks to God before anything changes. He brings his words, his groaning, and his expectations all at once. This psalm is not written from victory but from dependence. David positions his prayer in the morning, not because the problem is gone, but because he believes God hears him at the start of the day.

One key word in this psalm is “listen” (Hebrew: qashab), which means to incline the ear with attention. This isn’t passive hearing—it’s focused, intentional listening. David isn’t asking God to overhear him; he’s trusting God to lean in.

Many believers pray while wondering if God is paying attention. When healing feels delayed, silence can feel like absence. Psalm 5 reminds us that God’s listening does not depend on our emotional certainty—it depends on His character.

Prayer:
Jehovah Rophe, You are the God who listens with intention. Today, I bring You my words and my groans—the prayers I can explain and the ones I cannot. Heal the places in me that doubt Your nearness. I declare that You incline Your ear toward me, and I trust You to lead me forward in Your righteousness. Amen.