A Prayer for When Jesus Seems Asleep

Have you ever felt like Jesus was silent during your storm — like your prayers were met with stillness? You're not alone. This short devotional prayer brings biblical encouragement for the moments when God feels distant, yet His presence...

Rev. Kyle Norman

Updated Aug 07, 2025

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📖 “Then He got up, rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm.” — Luke 8:24

Whether you're navigating grief, uncertainty, anxiety, or exhaustion, take this moment to center your heart in prayer. When Jesus seems asleep, trust that He’s still in the boat — and still in control.

🙏 Prayer:
Father God,
When fear rises and the waves seem to crash louder than Your voice, remind us that You never leave us.
Even when it feels like You are asleep, You are still Sovereign — still good — still God.
Strengthen our faith in the silence. Give us peace when we don’t understand Your timing.
Help us to rest not in what we see, but in who You are.
Calm our hearts as You calmed the storm, and speak peace into every anxious thought.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Originally published August 07, 2025.

The Reverend Dr. Kyle Norman is the Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral, located in Kamloops BC, Canada. He holds a doctorate in Spiritual formation and is a sought-after writer, speaker, and retreat leader. His writing can be found at Christianity.com, crosswalk.com, ibelieve.com, Renovare Canada, and many others. He also maintains his own blog revkylenorman.ca. He has 20 years of pastoral experience, and his ministry focuses on helping people overcome times of spiritual discouragement.