Have you ever felt like your faith has gone quiet—that no matter how much you pray, God seems silent? Many Christians throughout history have walked through this season, often called the dark night of the soul. It’s not a punishment. It’s not the end of your faith. It’s an invitation from God to go deeper.

Here are four signs you might be in a dark night season:

You used to sense His presence easily. Worship songs stirred your heart, Scripture leapt off the page, and prayer felt alive. But now? Silence. Stillness. It feels like your prayers hit the ceiling. This doesn’t mean God has abandoned you—it means He’s inviting you to trust His presence beyond feelings.

📖 Psalm 13:1 – “How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?”

Maybe you used to rely on routine: morning devotionals, small group study, Sunday worship—but lately they feel dry. Practices that once felt life-giving now feel empty. This is often how God moves us from depending on methods/traditions to depending on Him.

📖 Isaiah 43:19 – “See, I am doing a new thing!”

In the dark night, God often removes the props we’ve leaned on. You may feel exposed, vulnerable, even unsure of who you are anymore. While uncomfortable, this is how He rebuilds your identity on His truth instead of your achievements or other people’s approval.

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

Even though it feels painful, you sense there must be more. Underneath the silence and questions, there’s a deep hunger for God’s presence and love. That longing is the Spirit at work, drawing you closer to intimacy with Him.

📖 Psalm 42:1 – “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.”

If these signs sound familiar, take heart—you are not alone. Saints, prophets, and countless believers have walked through the dark night of the soul. It’s not evidence that God has left you—it’s evidence that He is doing deep work within you.