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Your Question:
How can I still trust God when He's taken everything away?
Answer:
As I reflect on the question of how to still trust God when He's taken everything away, I'm reminded of the importance of having a simple, perfect trust in Him. This trust is not about wanting God's blessings, but rather about wanting God Himself. It's about seeing God at work and trusting in our Father in heaven, whom the world cannot see. When we truly see God at work, we're no longer concerned about the things that happen, because we're grounded in Him. I believe that trusting God is not about relying on our own common sense or the things of this world. It's about trusting in His character, as revealed in Jesus Christ. The Gospels show us God's fullest revelation of Himself, and it's in Jesus that we find the truth about God's love, forgiveness, and power. When we read the Gospels and pray for a deeper understanding of God's character, we're reminded of His faithfulness and goodness. We're encouraged to trust in His Son, who will never betray us or let us down. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with trusting God when things don't go as planned. But I've also seen how, when we surrender to God and abandon ourselves to Him, we're able to trust Him even when we don't understand what's happening. Abandonment means refusing to question God's plans or motives, and instead trusting that He knows what's best for us. When we surrender to God, He gives us the strength to handle the disappointments that lie ahead, and we're able to trust Him for our families, friends, and even our daily lives.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
basic christianity
john stott
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
isaiah
paul wegner
psalms
tremper longman
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