"Sorry, you have not been offered admission."
I had heard this same response five times over four years. Every rejection letter felt like a dagger to my heart, a painful reminder of my unfulfilled dreams. I had done everything I could to secure admission into a university, yet each year ended in disappointment. It was exhausting. The rejection emails became more refined, their language polished, but their message was the same: You didn’t make it.
Many nights, I cried myself to sleep, hoping for a different outcome. But after that fifth rejection, I had enough. I told myself I was done. No more applications. No more hope. This was the lowest point of my life, and I gave up.
But in the middle of my despair, something changed. God stepped in. What seemed like a dead end became the beginning of a new path. The situation I thought was my downfall became the setup for something greater.
Maybe you’re reading this right now, feeling stuck in your own valley of disappointment. Maybe you've been hit with setback after setback, and hope feels distant. If that’s you, this message is for you: Even in your lowest state, you can find God there.
David’s Lowest Moment: The Cave of Adullam
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The Bible gives us a powerful example in the life of King David. He was once celebrated as Israel’s hero after defeating Goliath. His victories over the Philistines and other enemies made him famous, and the people even sang:
"Saul has killed thousands, but David his ten thousand."
But that praise became the catalyst for David’s troubles. King Saul saw him as a threat and sought to kill him. David fled for his life and ended up in the Cave of Adullam—a dark, lonely, and discouraging place.
Yet, it was in that cave, in his lowest moment, that God began a new work in David’s life. God didn’t just rescue him—He sent people to him. The Bible says:
"So David got away and escaped to the Cave of Adullam. When his brothers and others associated with his family heard where he was, they came down and joined him." (1 Samuel 22:1)
"Not only that, but all who were down on their luck came around—losers and vagrants and misfits of all sorts. David became their leader. There were about four hundred in all." (1 Samuel 22:2)
God transformed David’s cave experience into the foundation of his kingship. Those who came to him became his mighty warriors. His lowest point became the turning point of his destiny.
Finding God in Your Lowest Moments
Like David, we often don’t recognize God’s presence in our struggles because we are too focused on the pain. But God is always there. He is El-Roi, the God who sees you. Even when it feels like no one understands, God sees, God knows, and God cares.
So, how can you find God in your lowest moments?
1. Acknowledge that God is Able
The first step is believing that God is bigger than your problems. He sees what you’re going through and has a plan beyond your current struggle.
2. Seek Him in Prayer
Prayer is not just a religious exercise; it’s a conversation with God. Pour out your heart to Him. Be honest about your struggles, and trust that He is listening.
3. Immerse Yourself in His Word
The Bible is filled with stories of people who found God in their darkest times. Reading and meditating on Scripture reminds us that God has always been faithful—and He will be faithful to you too.
4. Surround Yourself with Godly Community
David didn’t stay alone in the cave. God sent people to him. In your lowest moments, don’t isolate yourself. Seek fellowship with those who can encourage and uplift you.
5. Declare God’s Faithfulness
Even in hardship, make it a habit to declare what God has done for you. Gratitude shifts your focus from the problem to the One who holds the solution.
Don’t Wait Until You’re at Rock Bottom
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God doesn’t want you to wait until everything falls apart before turning to Him. He is always near, closer than your best friend. The wise words of a mentor once reminded me:
"God is the closest person you can ever find. He is closer than your bestie."
If you can see God that way—if you can recognize that He is always with you—your approach to life’s struggles will change.
So, no matter how deep your valley feels right now, know this: God is not wicked. He sees you, He loves you, and He is ready to intervene beyond your reasoning. Trust Him, surrender to Him, and watch Him turn your valley into a testimony.
Shalom!
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