Biblical Answer

When we're feeling hurt, it's natural to question God's existence and love. We may wonder why He allows evil and suffering in the world. However, the Bible reminds us that God is a God of love and compassion, who suffers with us. In fact, Jesus hurt for hurting people, and He wants to comfort us in our pain. But to trust God, we must first acknowledge our own need for Him. We must realize that our search for self-satisfaction has failed, and that we need Jesus to find true fulfillment.

Trusting God is not about denying our pain or emotions, but about acknowledging them and turning to Him for comfort and strength. When we trust God, we're not trying to escape our problems, but to face them with His help. We're not trying to avoid pain, but to find meaning and purpose in it. And we're not trying to prove our own strength, but to acknowledge our dependence on God. As the Bible says, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Psalm 22:1). Yet, even in the midst of suffering, we can say, "Yet will I trust Him" (Job 13:15).

So, can we truly trust God when we're feeling hurt? Yes, we can. Trusting God is not about ignoring our pain, but about finding comfort and strength in Him. It's about acknowledging our need for Him and turning to Him for help. And it's about recognizing that God's love and compassion are greater than our pain and suffering. As the Bible says, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29:11). Trusting God is not a denial of our pain, but a declaration of His love and care for us.