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Your Question:
Can I still trust God after being betrayed by a loved one?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the pain and betrayal you're feeling after being hurt by a loved one. It's a difficult and trying time, but I want to assure you that God is still faithful and trustworthy. Just like the psalmist in Psalm 77, we can reflect on God's past faithfulness and find comfort in it. He has always been there for us, even when we feel like He's absent. It's easy to lose trust in God when things don't go as planned or when we're hurt by those we love. But God's faithfulness is not based on our circumstances or the actions of others. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. As the apostle Paul wrote in Romans 8:28, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." God is working everything out for our good, even in the midst of pain and betrayal. So, how do we maintain our trust in God during these difficult times? We must learn to trust Him more than our own understanding and the people around us. We must pray, not just for answers, but for the strength to trust Him in the midst of uncertainty. As the Bible says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight" (Proverbs 3:5-6). Trusting God is not about having all the answers or feeling comfortable; it's about surrendering to His sovereignty and goodness, no matter what.
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my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
basic christianity
john stott
sacred marriage
gary thomas
depression
edward welch
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
old testament theology
waltke
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