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Yesterday both World Race teams and five other missionaries working here at New Song went on an adventure to the Cascada Blanca waterfall. After six hours of riding on crowded buses, taxis, and the back of a flatbed truck, we finally made it to the waterfall. Those six hours were totally worth it. The water rushed over the edge of the falls and plunged a good 30 or 40 feet to a deep pool surrounded by rocks and cliffs. Absolutely breathtaking. The most amazing part was being able to stand directly under the falls and feel the water pounding down on you from above.

Later that evening we were reflecting on the day’s adventure, and we began talking about how the waterfall was a picture of God’s abundant love. Like a waterfall, God’s love pours down upon us freely and unceasingly. God’s love is also intense, so much so that sometimes we can barely stand it. Standing directly under the falls yesterday gave me a small glimpse of this truth.

Yesterday’s waterfall experience aside, I have been walking through a spiritual desert for the past few days. Part of our focus in ministry this month is to learn how to hear God’s voice and discern where He is leading us in ministry. I have been trying to do that, but I feel like I’m going in the opposite direction instead. God’s presence seems so far away. My heart is dry and empty. I am so thirsty for God, but I can’t seem to find Him. 

I was crying out to God today and seeking His presence. The lyrics of a Barlow Girl song came to mind while I was praying and journaling.

I believe in the sun
Even when it’s not shining.
I believe in love
Even when I don’t feel it.
I believe in God
Even when He’s silent.

I felt God asking me a question then. Would I still continue to press in to Him and seek His face even if it seemed that I could not find Him? Even if He remained silent? Then the truth of God’s word started flooding my heart. In spite of how I feel, God promises in His word that He is with me wherever I go (Josh. 1:9), that He loves me with an everlasting love and draws me with loving-kindness (Jer. 31:3), that He will never leave me nor forsake me (Heb. 13:5), and that absolutely nothing in this entire universe can separate me from God’s love (Rom. 8:39). That is God’s truth. I can choose now to believe it, regardless of how I feel. I am determined to press in even harder to God and to continue to pursue His heart and seek His face. I may feel like I’m walking in the desert, but I trust that the waterfall is still there and God has not stopped pouring out His love upon me.  

I will bring praise, I will bring praise
No weapon formed against me shall remain.
I will rejoice, I will declare
God is my victory and He is here.
– Hillsong “Desert Song”