S3 EP18: Faith in the Fog: Why Proximity Matters More Than Clarity

Let's Be Cleere

Cleere

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

5.0 • 741 Ratings

🗓️ 25 August 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever found yourself in a season where the unknowns feel stacked on top of each other? You’re praying, you’re showing up, you’re doing what you know to do—but the future still seems hazy. It’s like driving through heavy fog: you can see enough to keep moving forward, but what lies ahead feels blurred and out of reach.

Seasons like this can make you wonder if God is distant, distracted, or even silent. But what if the fog isn’t proof of His absence, but a space for deeper formation? What if, instead of clarity, God is offering you the gift of closeness? In this episode, we talk about how fog-filled seasons are often the places where God is most at work, reshaping your vision and anchoring your trust in Him. Could it be that the fog is your greatest gift to increase your faith and understand a new level of intimacy with the Shepherd?

Through honest stories, Scripture, and gentle rhythms for drawing near, you’ll be encouraged to:

• Name the fog that’s clouding your peace and perspective.

• Recognize the pull toward control when what you really need is communion.

• Anchor your heart in who God is, not just what He does.

• Choose praise as warfare when clarity is out of reach.

• Stay near to Jesus when the way forward feels uncertain.

If your heart feels unsettled, your prayers seem unanswered, or you’re simply weary from the not knowing, this conversation is for you. It’s a reminder that proximity to God—not clarity of the path—is what steadies you. The fog isn’t your enemy; it may be the very place God reshapes your vision and deepens your trust.

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0:00.0	Hey friend, welcome to the Let's Be Clear podcast. I'm your host, Clear Cherry Reeves. I'm a wife, mom,
0:09.2	creator of the clearly stated brand, author, speaker, and professional over user of exclamation marks.
0:16.4	But that's because, spoiler alert, talking about Jesus and the ways that he is moving in our everyday lives makes me so excited.
0:26.9	Around here, we believe two things.
0:29.4	One, you are immeasurably loved and liked by Jesus just as you are.
0:34.6	And two, it's our absolute joy to call out where we see him radiating in you,
0:41.4	especially when you struggle to see it.
0:44.6	Life just hits differently when you see it from a heavenly perspective, doesn't it?
0:48.7	So let's dig deep and chase after that abundant life God has for us.
0:54.1	I'm clear, and this is the Let's Be Clear podcast.
0:58.3	Let's get started.
0:59.0	Hey guys. Welcome to another episode of Let's Be Clear.
1:16.3	It's just me today.
1:17.8	I know you've probably gotten used to having some of our friends on, which if you have missed those interviews,
1:24.8	I highly encourage you to go back and listen.
1:28.1	They have been so good. Challenged me. Inspired me. I needed them. It was really cool because it was like,
1:34.8	you know, when I needed a conversation, the Lord knew it. And so yes, it was for you guys. But he
1:42.0	always says that, right? Like the Holy Holy Spirit is so intimate and he knows what
1:46.2	we need whenever we need it. And so today, this feels really timely talking about, um, just what do
1:53.1	we do like when our faith feels foggy or life feels foggy? Like, how do we stay close to Jesus
2:00.1	in uncertainty when we don't have a roadmap? You know, I mean,
2:05.6	it's funny because as I was kind of thinking through this episode, it's kind of like, wait,
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