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Your Question:
Is God still with me even in the midst of suffering?
Answer:
As I reflect on my own experiences with suffering, I've come to realize that it's not about whether God is with me or not, but rather how I respond to it. When I'm going through a tough time, it's easy to feel like God has abandoned me, but that's not necessarily the case. In fact, I believe that God is gracious and loving enough to use our suffering for our good, even if we don't understand why we're going through it at the time. Phil's story in the passage you shared resonates with me. When he was struggling with suffering, he didn't give up on God. Instead, he went to the elders of his church to ask for prayer and anointing with oil. That experience with God was a turning point for him, and it's a reminder that even in the midst of suffering, God is still present and working in our lives. As a pastor, I've seen this play out time and time again in the lives of my congregation members. For me, the key is to focus on God, even when suffering feels overwhelming. It's easy to get caught up in our own thoughts and feelings, but Scripture reminds us that God is always with us, even in the midst of suffering. As I reflect on my own faith, I'm reminded that God's people have always struggled with suffering, but we've always found comfort in God's presence and love. When I'm struggling, I try to remember that God is not just a distant figure, but a loving Father who is working everything out for my good, even when I don't understand it.
Sources:
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
confronting christianity
rebecca mclaughlin
depression
edward welch
job
francis andersen
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