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Your Question:
Why does it feel like God abandoned me when I need Him most?
Answer:
I can relate to the feeling of abandonment by God, especially when I'm struggling with my own doubts and fears. As a pastor, I've seen many people go through similar experiences, and it's heartbreaking to see them feel so disconnected from God. But the truth is, our feelings can lie to us. If we feel like God has abandoned us, it's easy to believe that He actually has. But the Bible says that God is always working, even when we can't see it. I think what happens is that we start to rely on worldly opinion and expectations instead of trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty. We begin to feel like we're a burden to our loved ones, and that they'd be better off without us. My wife Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and I know that she loves me unconditionally. But even with her love and support, I can still feel like I'm not good enough or that God has abandoned me. It's a vicious cycle that can be hard to break. But the truth is, God is always with us, even when we don't feel it. He's working in our lives, even when we're not aware of it. As the Bible says, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart" (Jeremiah 29:13). So, even when we feel like God has abandoned us, we need to keep seeking Him, keep trusting in His goodness and sovereignty. We need to remember that our feelings can lie, and that God is always working, even when we can't see it.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
christian theology
millard erickson
basic christianity
john stott
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