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Your Question:
why is god so silent when i'm in pain?
Answer:
As I reflect on the question of why God seems silent when we're in pain, I'm reminded of the words of Christ on the cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46). This cry of desolation is not a cry of total despair, but rather a recognition that God's presence is not felt in the midst of intense suffering. Jesus knew that he was dying for our sins, and yet he still called out to God as his Father. The reason God seems silent when we're in pain is not because he's absent or indifferent, but rather because the pain is too intense for us to bear. When God speaks directly to us, the pain is too much to handle, and we're forced to confront the areas of our lives that are out of line with His will. This pain is a wake-up call, a reminder of our human brokenness and alienation from God, and it's meant to prompt us to seek outside assistance and turn to God in repentance and faith. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the feeling of God's silence in the midst of pain. But I want to assure them that God is not distant or disinterested. He empathizes with us through Christ, who suffered more intensely than anyone. Jesus knows our pain from the inside out, and he's our high priest because he submitted to death on the cross for crimes he did not commit. So even in the midst of pain, we can hold onto hope, knowing that God is working everything out for our good, and that we're becoming what we were intended to be – a sinless child of the Most High God.
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depression
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