Feeling like God is confusing can be a heavy and disorienting experience, but it’s not uncommon—even for those who deeply trust Him. The Bible acknowledges human struggles with understanding God’s ways, and it offers guidance for navigating these moments. Here’s what you can do when God feels confusing:
1. Admit How You Feel
Start by being honest with yourself and God. He already knows your heart, so there’s no need to hide your confusion. Psalm 62:8 says, “Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.” Bring your questions, frustrations, or doubts to Him in prayer. The Psalms are full of raw emotion—David often cried out, “Why, O Lord, do you stand far off?” (Psalm 10:1). God can handle your honesty.
2. Lean on What You Know
When God’s actions or silence feel unclear, anchor yourself in what Scripture reveals about His character. He is good (Psalm 136:1), faithful (Lamentations 3:22-23), and works all things for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). Isaiah 55:8-9 reminds us, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.” His perspective is bigger than ours, and what seems confusing now may make sense later—or in eternity.
3. Seek His Word
The Bible is God’s clearest revelation to us. When He feels distant or perplexing, dig into Scripture for clarity. Start with passages like Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Even if you don’t get immediate answers, God’s Word can steady your soul and renew your mind (Romans 12:2).
4. Ask for Wisdom
James 1:5 promises, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” Pray specifically for understanding about what’s confusing you. It might not come as a lightning bolt, but God often brings peace or insight over time—through Scripture, circumstances, or wise counsel.
5. Talk to Someone
Share your feelings with a trusted friend, pastor, or mentor who knows God’s Word. Proverbs 11:14 says, “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” Others can offer perspective, pray with you, or point you to truths you might be missing in your fog.
6. Wait Patiently
Sometimes God’s plans unfold slowly, and confusion is part of the process. Habakkuk wrestled with God’s seeming inaction (Habakkuk 1:2-4), but God responded, “The vision awaits its appointed time… If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come” (Habakkuk 2:3). Trust that He’s working, even when you can’t see it. Psalm 27:14 encourages, “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage.”
7. Rest in Faith, Not Understanding
You don’t need to figure everything out to follow God. Job questioned God’s ways amid intense suffering, yet God never fully explained Himself—He simply revealed His power and presence (Job 38-42). Job’s response was humble trust: “I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me” (Job 42:3). Faith means trusting God even when He feels mysterious.
A Final Thought
Feeling confused by God doesn’t mean you’re failing spiritually—it means you’re human. Jesus Himself cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” on the cross (Matthew 27:46), yet He trusted the Father’s plan. Keep seeking Him. Confusion is often a doorway to deeper intimacy with God as you press in, wait, and let Him carry you through the unknown. You’re not alone in this—He’s with you, even in the fog.
By Ben Ross and Grok AI
