The Quiet Faith That Survives the Drought

When nothing feels alive, keep watering anyway.

There are seasons when even our prayers feel dry. When the words don’t flow. When the Bible reads like a textbook. When worship feels like lifting weights instead of lifting hands. And if we’re honest, we don’t always know what to do with those moments. But droughts don’t mean death—they mean dependence.

Sometimes the most powerful prayer isn’t shouted with passion, but whispered in weariness: “Lord, I’m still here.”

I’ve lived through spiritual droughts that made me question everything—my purpose, my calling, my identity. I’ve felt the pressure to perform when my spirit was parched. I’ve stood in pulpits while privately asking, “God, where are You in this?” But the truth is, the soil of your soul still matters even when it’s dry. Keep watering.

Water with your tears.
Water with quiet surrender.
Water with wordless groans.
Water with worship when you don’t feel worthy.

In the book of Habakkuk, the prophet watches fields fail, vines empty, and hope look lost—but ends with this:

“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.” (Habakkuk 3:18, NIV)

That kind of faith is rooted deep. It doesn’t deny the drought—it survives it.

And I get it. You might be thinking, “I’ve been praying and nothing’s changing.” But what if the change is happening in you? What if this dry place is where your roots go deeper than they ever have before?

Don’t despise the drought. God does some of His most transformational work when we feel the least fruitful. You’re not buried. You’re being broken open.

Keep showing up to prayer even if all you do is sit in silence. Keep reading even if only one verse sticks. Keep talking to God like He’s listening—because He is, even when He’s not responding how you expected.

You don’t have to “feel” spiritual to be faithful. Sometimes obedience looks like staying at the well, even when it hasn’t rained in weeks.

And trust me—rain always comes again.

Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.

District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Accounts Manager and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.

Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.

District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Accounts Manager and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.