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Your Question:
What's the best way to handle my feelings of abandonment by God?
Answer:
I've walked with people who've felt abandoned by God, and I've seen how it can lead to a sense of isolation and despair. When we feel like God has abandoned us, it's easy to get caught up in our emotions and start to question His presence in our lives. But the truth is, feelings can lie, and we need to be careful not to let our emotions dictate our spiritual state. As a pastor, I've seen how people can get stuck in a cycle of self-pity and frustration with God. They start to wonder if God is even listening to their prayers, and they begin to withdraw from Him. But the key to breaking free from this cycle is to surrender to God, to refuse to ask questions and simply trust in His goodness. It's not about feeling a certain way or having a certain emotional response; it's about making a transaction of the will, committing our will to Jesus Christ. I remember when I was struggling with my own feelings of abandonment. I felt like I was a burden to my family, and I wondered if they would be better off without me. But as I looked to God, I realized that He didn't expect me to endure on my own. He wants us to come to Him in our brokenness, to surrender to Him and trust in His goodness. It's not about being strong or having all the answers; it's about being vulnerable and trusting in God's love and presence in our lives.
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