When the Wilderness Becomes Holy Ground

When the Wilderness Becomes Holy Ground

Have you ever found yourself in a season so hard that you wondered if God had forgotten about you?

The wilderness can feel like silence, like unanswered prayers, closed doors, or dreams that just won’t take shape. But what if this very wilderness is the place where God wants to shine the brightest in you?

Sometimes we think God’s blessings only show up in comfort, when everything feels easy, when prayers are answered quickly, when people are kind and life flows smoothly. But if you look through Scripture, you’ll see that God does some of His greatest work in the hardest places.

Moses and the Hard-Hearted Pharaoh

Think about Moses and Pharaoh.

If God had softened Pharaoh’s heart right away, if Pharaoh had simply said “yes” to letting Israel go, we might never have seen the breathtaking power of God revealed through the plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, and His people walking into freedom on dry land.

It was only through resistance that God’s glory was fully revealed.

Pharaoh’s hardened heart wasn’t a mistake, it was a stage. A stage for God to display His strength, His justice, and His love for His people.

And maybe, just maybe, your wilderness is a stage too.

When the Hardship Becomes Holy

We often pray for the hard things to go away, for the storm to stop, for the heartbreak to heal overnight, for the rejection to turn into approval.

But sometimes God whispers, “Don’t rush this. I’m doing something in the waiting.”

It’s in the middle of rejection that He reminds you you’re already chosen.

It’s in the silence that He deepens your roots of faith.

It’s in the heartbreak that He shows you His heart for you.

So don’t pray away your hardships. Praise Him through them.

Because when life feels impossible, that’s when God shows off the most.

That’s when His power moves mountains, opens seas, and lights up dark nights with hope.

Keep Your Eyes on Him

When life knocks you down, get back up, even if your knees are trembling. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, not the storm.

You don’t need to have the whole plan. You just need to take the next step He shows you.

Do the next thing He tells you to do, even if it’s small, unseen, or feels insignificant. Step by step, faith by faith, He’ll guide you through the wilderness into the promise.

And no matter what life brings, the enemy through people, places, or pain, remember: God will have the last word.

He Is Faithful

The wilderness is not a punishment. It’s preparation.

It’s where your faith is tested, your heart is purified, and your spirit learns to trust without seeing.

Even when everything feels dry and lifeless, He’s working.

Even when you can’t feel Him, He’s closer than you think.

He is faithful. He is good. He is writing your story with purpose and promise.

So keep praising Him, not because the storm is over, but because He is in it with you.

“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” – Exodus 14:14

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9

 Let’s Keep Trusting,

Love,

Tricia