In this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno dives deep into the feeling that silence from God can sometimes feel like abandonment. Using Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit," Reno shares his personal experiences of seeking God during times of pain, confusion, and anger. He discusses the struggle of trusting God’s presence even when you can’t feel Him, and the importance of faith when answers don’t come right away. Reno reminds listeners that God is never too busy for us, and that silence doesn’t mean absence—God is always near, especially in our hardest moments.
Read: Open your Bible to Psalm 34:18 and reflect on its promise that God is close to the brokenhearted.
Reflect: Think about times when you felt alone or unheard. How can you trust that God is still with you, even in silence?
Respond: Pray, “God, help me to trust that You are near, even when I can’t feel You. Strengthen my faith and help me surrender to Your love.”
Reveal: Show someone else God’s love today by reaching out to someone who may feel alone or abandoned, reminding them they are not alone.
If you need encouragement to keep believing when you feel nothing, or want to know how to hold on to faith in silence, this episode is for you. Remember, God is nearer than your fear, and you are loved.
Keywords: Reno Collier, Alive & Sober, Christian podcast, Psalm 34:18, faith in silence, God’s presence, brokenhearted, spiritual encouragement, trusting God, prayer, Bible reflection, Christian recovery, hope, surrender, God’s love, overcoming loneliness
