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Divine Silence: Finding Faith When Prayers Feel Unanswered

Tina Perry

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Introducing "What About Me?"

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Hello and welcome to Walk the Walk . Today's episode is titled what About Me ? God Now , today's episode is not polished , it's not tied up with a bow , it's just real , a conversation many of us have had but rarely say out loud . God , can we talk ? Because I have been waiting and waiting and I'm just going to say it . Why are you silent ? Why do you answer everyone else's prayers but mine ? I'm here , child , Speak your heart . Oh , I've tried , I've prayed , I've cried in the shower , I've cried in my pillow , I've even cried in my dog's fur , I've whispered your name when I could barely breathe , but still nothing . That breakthrough , oh , it went to someone else that healing , not mine , and that opportunity was a closed door . Oh , I smile for them and I clap for them , but deep down I'm asking what about me , god ? Have you forgotten me ? No , I've numbered every tear , I've caught each one . I see your late night questions and your early morning aches . But , god , why not me ? Because I'm doing something in you before I do something for you ? Oh , that hurts , I know Waiting always does .

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But the waiting room isn't a punishment , it's a preparation . But I'm tired of preparing , I just want relief . What if I told you the delay is protection . What if I'm withholding something good because I'm crafting something better , but I don't feel better ? I feel forgotten . You feel forgotten , but you are favored . You feel behind , but I'm ahead of you , making the way .

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You see silence , I see setup . Then , god , help me wait , because I don't want to pretend I'm okay when I'm not . You don't have to . Just don't stop talking to me , even when you're hurting , even when you're doubting , even when the miracle hasn't come , especially then , okay , I'm going to keep showing up God , but even when my prayers fill empty , even when it looks like you're working everywhere . But here I'll wait , but not in silence . I'll wait with you . Friend , if you're in the waiting room too , you're not alone and you're not forgotten . Keep talking to him . Even in the waiting room , too , you're not alone and you're not forgotten . Keep talking to him Even in the silence , especially in the silence . Keep talking to him Until next time . Keep walking the walk .