When Faith Feels Fragile

There are seasons when faith feels steady and strong, but there are also times when it feels distant, fragile, or even absent. In those moments, it can be difficult to see God’s hand at work, especially in the midst of suffering, pain, or unexpected change. 

Yet even when questions rise and hope feels out of reach, the truth of Bible verses about faith in hard times reminds believers that Jesus intercedes for His people. He is present even in the waiting, and His promises endure when emotions feel uncertain. For anyone who feels shaken, healing scriptures and healing prayers provide comfort and strength when human words fall short.

A Journey Through Trial and Restoration

Recently, I have felt the struggle to regain my life. In June 2020, a bicycle accident caused skull fractures and brain bleeding, which required brain surgery. Part of the temporal lobe in my brain was removed. For the next four days, I experienced a coma with no brain function. My family sent out prayer requests for God to heal me.

I don’t remember the accident or the first three weeks afterward. For four weeks in the hospital, I received physical, speech, and occupational therapy. I felt anger, despair, frustration, depression, and hopelessness while in the hospital. My mind swirled with questions, “Why did God allow this to happen? Where is He now?” 

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, my family and friends participated in daily Zoom sessions where they prayed for me, read scriptures to me, and encouraged me. I didn’t feel a strong draw to embrace the prayers they prayed or the scripture they shared during this time. I enjoyed the time, but it seemed disconnected from their confidence in my healing progress. 

Coming home in July, I struggled with emotional confusion along with sleepless nights. Being sad, mad, devastated, depressed, and feeling helpless became familiar emotions. Before this accident, I was involved in three ministries. My focus was to help and support others. I felt successful and empowered before my accident to do God’s work. Now I felt disqualified.

At first, I couldn’t read the Bible. It was too much work for my mind. I also found a daily devotional to read that addressed my conflicted emotions. I thought, “I’m supposed to be a believer”, but I couldn’t embrace God’s truth. 

Friends would pray for my mind to heal so I could come back to the emotional health I once had. At first, the prayers would seem to ricochet off my brain when they were finished. This frustrated me as I experienced little change. I knew it was due to the brain injury. Slowly, it started to come back. I wanted my emotional health back and my relationship with God restored. Slowly over time, I started to feel some emotional relief. 

One day, I read Luke 22:32 TPT, where Jesus said, “But I have prayed for you, Peter, that you would stay faithful to me no matter what comes. Remember this: after you have turned back to me and have been restored, make it your life mission to strengthen the faith of your brothers.”

As I prayed for understanding, Jesus said, “Judy, I have prayed for you to remain faithful no matter what comes. After you have turned back to me and have been restored, you will strengthen the faith of others.” This stunned me. Jesus understood me, my lack of faith, and the emotional turmoil! I reflected more and sensed Jesus speaking,  

“For days after my death, Peter cried, just like you, Judy.

For days after my death, Peter was mad and sad, just like you.

For days after my death, Peter felt alone and abandoned, just like you.

You are now on the path of restoration. Many others need to hear the same message.”

As I thanked Jesus for this message, I felt hopeful, more at peace, and close to Jesus again. I realized he has a plan. 

God’s heart knows the difficulties of life today. He spoke to me. He wants to speak to you. If you are waiting on God for faith to come back, Jesus is praying for you. Your strength will be restored. Let’s pray:

“Jesus, the complexities of faith have been challenging and gripped me with emotions that need healing. It has made me wonder if you are involved in my life. The truth of scripture says you are praying for me, like Peter. I choose to turn back to you. As I come back, my faith will be restored. I speak agreement with this. Help me to be strengthened to help others as I receive healing emotionally, physically, and spiritually.”

I am continuing to receive healing physically to my mind in a greater way. It is a joy to know He cares and has plans greater than I understand. 

I now sit in wonder at what I will do in the future. Are you in the same place? 

Faith That Finds Its Way Back

This testimony serves as a powerful reminder that faith, though shaken, can return stronger than before. Even when emotional pain feels overwhelming or doubt rises, God’s Word stands firm. In seasons of despair, faith healing is not always an instant miracle but often a process of restoration through prayer, patience, and reliance on the Word of God. 

The promise of Luke 22:32 reminds believers that Jesus Himself is praying. What feels like failure or disqualification is not the end but the very place where grace works most deeply. For those waiting, healing may come slowly, but His strength is made perfect in weakness, and His purposes always unfold in time.

Hold on to this truth: when prayers seem unanswered, when emotions feel raw, and when faith feels fragile, the foundation of God’s Word never fails. The testimony of restoration is a powerful reminder that hope for every heart longs to believe again.