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Your Question:
Does God even care about my pain?
Answer:
My friend, I can see that you're going through a tough time, and it's natural to wonder if God cares about your pain. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with this very question. But let me tell you, God does care about your pain. In fact, pain often serves as a wake-up call, reminding us of our human brokenness and our need for God. It's a reminder that we are not self-sufficient, but rather, we are dependent on Him. The Bible teaches us that sin can lead to affliction, and sometimes suffering is a result of living in a sinful, fallen world. But here's the good news: God is gracious and loving enough to make our suffering count. He can use our pain for our good, to refine us and make us more like Him. As the Psalmist says, "Put your hope in God" (Psalm 42:11). Don't give up, my friend. God is working in your life, even when you can't see it. I remember a story about a man who was suffering greatly, and his friends asked him why God seemed absent. His response was, "Whatever I did was the act of God." He understood that God was working through his pain, even if he couldn't see it at the time. So, I want to encourage you to trust in God's goodness and love. He is not a deceiver, but a loving Father who wants to use your pain to make you more like Him.
Sources:
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
psalms
tremper longman
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
elemental theology
emery bancroft
systematic theology
wayne grudem
depression
edward welch
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
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