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Your Question:
Can I still trust God when everything feels like a nightmare?
Answer:
My friend, I can relate to the struggles you're facing. As a pastor, I've seen many people go through dark times, wondering if they can still trust God. The truth is, when everything feels like a nightmare, it's easy to lose sight of God's presence and power. But I want to remind you that God says He will give you the grace to handle the disappointments that lie ahead. Your task is to live for Him in the present, not to rely on your own strength or common sense. It's not about pretending that everything is okay when it's not. It's about being grounded in God, waiting upon Him, and trusting in His goodness, even when we don't understand what's happening. We can learn from the example of St. Basil, who welcomed pleasure and affliction alike. We must do battle with our own passivity and not wait for faith to be inserted into our hearts. Instead, we must choose to trust God, even when it's hard. The question is, who will you trust when you're afraid or anxious? Will it be God, or will it be something else? The Bible says that God demonstrates Himself to be trustworthy, and He invites us to trust Him. I believe that with God, there is always a way out, even in the darkest of times. He is present, and He is working, even when we can't see it. So, I encourage you to trust in God, not in your own strength or understanding. Trust that He will give you the grace to handle whatever comes your way.
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depression
edward welch
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
systematic theology
wayne grudem
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
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