When we face hardships, we often feel lonely and helpless, as if surrounded by thick clouds and mist that obscure the road ahead. The pressures of life, unanswered questions, and inner weakness can make us doubt whether the Lord is truly with us. It is in such moments that prayer becomes the only pathway toward the light. Through prayer, we learn to let go of anxiety and focus on seeking the Lord who, though hidden, is truly present. “But whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” (Matthew 6:6) The Lord’s presence is more real than anything our eyes can see. He is not a distant observer in the heavens, but the God who is with us. Yet He chooses to remain unseen, so that we may encounter Him through faith and the awakening of our spirit.
In daily life, we often find our hearts shrouded in fog. The pressures of life, the noise of the world, and the weakness within dim our faith and dull our spirit. We long to meet the Lord, yet it feels like searching for a faint lamp in the mist—uncertain and far away. In such moments, prayer becomes the only way. Prayer is not merely speaking words to God, but the turning of the heart—shifting our focus from ourselves back to the Lord. “When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13) When we persist in prayer with faith—without giving up because of God’s silence or withdrawing because His answer seems delayed—the impenetrable fog will gradually fade in the light of the Lord, and God will reveal Himself in prayer. He may not immediately change our circumstances, but through prayer, He changes our hearts, enabling us to see that He has been with us all along. When faith is rekindled and the spirit awakened, we are no longer merely searching for Him—we are certain that He has always been here, connecting with us.
“Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you; therefore, he will rise to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.” (Isaiah 30:18) Today, whatever mist clouds your heart, do not stop praying. For every sincere cry is a step toward clearing the clouds; every steadfast act of faith is a step toward the light. In the end, you will meet in prayer the Lord who has been waiting for you all along.
Pastor Marcus Lung