Finding Strength in Faith

In the dry desert of my soul, where God’s voice sometimes feels silent, I discover a profound truth: these seasons are not barren but rich with lessons. The desert is where God teaches me to seek Him, to recognize my deep need for His presence and guidence. As the bride in Song of Solomon 3:1–4 searches for her beloved, I too cry out, “Where are you, my Lord?” Though He seems distant, He is never absent.

Scripture reminds us that God uses the wilderness to shape His people. The Israelites learned dependence in the desert (Exodus 16), and Jesus faced temptation there (Matthew 4:1–11). In my own desert, I feel separated from God, yet His silence is purposeful. It draws me closer, stirring a longing to find Him. When I emerge, I reach the oasis—His living water (John 4:14)—where wisdom floods my heart, and I am renewed.

The desert’s discipline is challenging, but it leads to growth. As Hebrews 12:11 promises, discipline yields a harvest of righteousness. I’ve learned that “no pain, no gain” applies to faith. The desert leads to the oasis, where God’s presence restores my soul.

Reflection: Have you walked through a spiritual desert? How did God reveal Himself to you? Take a moment to pray, asking Him to guide you to His living water.

                                                Aubin Eevee- Octoer 2017

Desert and the Oasis:

Trust

Desert and the Oasis:

A Journey of Faith

“The Desert and Oasis"

My Journey from Faith to Trust” Life’s deserts—those dry, painful seasons—can feel like trudging through heavy sand, but they’re where God shapes us to trust and love Him more. In 2017, I saw these moments as lonely struggles, trying to survive on my own. By 2025, God’s taught me I don’t walk alone. Trusting Him through the pain, I’ve seen His faithfulness, and the more I trust, the more I love Him (Deuteronomy 6:5). Below, I share my 2017 reflection, “The Desert and Oasis: A Journey of Faith,” alongside my 2025 perspective, “The Desert and Oasis: Trust.” I pray my journey shows you that your hard places today are where God’s inviting you to rely on Him, deepening your love through His unwavering faithfulness as you trust Him.

In 2017, I saw deserts as heavy slogs through sand, my heart gasping for hope because I tried to face the pain alone. By 2025, God’s shown me I don’t walk alone. I’ve learned to simmer with Him—not boiling in anxiety or drowning in despair, but trusting through the pain, resting in His presence.

When worries creep up, I say, “I trust you, Lord,” and He eases the weight, like He promises in Matthew 11:28: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Trusting God isn’t just letting go—it’s actively walking with God through the pain, seeing His faithfulness. Through this, God is teaching me to love Him with all my heart, soul, and mind (Deuteronomy 6:5) The more I trust, the more I love Him. 

In the desert, I used to feel scorched, but now it’s like basking in warm sunlight, partnering with God as He shapes me to be more like Christ. My “boil, simmer, drown” journey says it all: boiling is fighting pain on my own, drowning is giving up, but simmering is walking with God, trusting He’s there even when He’s quiet. Like the prophets who sought Him in their wilderness (Hosea 2:14), I’ve found God’s answers come as I trust, turning deserts into places of growth, not just survival 

Reflection: What is your desert today? How can you actively walk with God, trusting Him to buffer the pain and show His faithfulness?

                                                 Aubin Eevee-June 2025