Silent But Not Absent

KEY POINTS:• Belief is acknowledging who God is; that He’s real, powerful, sovereign, and good.• Faith is choosing trust even before the outcome changes.• We’re called to be faithful in the silence.• Doubt often comes when His timing, promises, or methods don’t match our expectations.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:1. When have you gone through a season that felt silent—where you weren’t sure what God was doing? What did that feel like, and what helped you keep going?2. Where in your life right now do you feel like you’re holding a “picture” instead of the real thing—like God has shown you something, but you’re still waiting on His timing?3. “Worship doesn’t remove you from the silence; it reminds you God’s not absent.” What does worship look like for you when life feels confusing or heavy?4. How have you seen God working behind the scenes in a way you didn’t notice until later?5. What helps you keep showing up — in worship, in prayer, in community — even when emotions or circumstances make it difficult?