Even when we don’t hear the Holy Spirit, she is still working
Seeking comfort from life’s heavy burdens while on a quiet retreat, the author unexpectedly encounters the Holy Spirit in the form of a rare albino squirrel outside a chapel. This brief, surprising moment serves as a powerful reminder that grace and hope do not arrive on demand, but show up unexpectedly in small everyday joys, meaningful connections, and steady reassurances that we are never truly abandoned.
This article was originally published in Faith & Leadership on September 15, 2026, and was written by Aleta Payne.