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Your Question:
why does god abandon me when i need him most?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the pain and frustration in your words. You feel abandoned by God when you need Him most, and that's a heavy burden to carry. But let me ask you, have you ever considered that God's ways are not our ways? He could simply have been without us, but instead, He chooses to use us in His plans. It's a privilege to know and serve Him, and it's our loss if we reject that opportunity. The truth is, God doesn't abandon us, but rather, He allows us to go through trials and tribulations to drive us back to Him. It's a discipline of love, meant to keep us from bearing the full brunt of His severity apart from His goodness. It's a chance for us to realize our own inadequacy and cling to Him more closely. As the Psalmist says, "It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes" (Psalm 119:71). So, I want to ask you, are you willing to let God change your nature? Are you willing to recognize the demands you make on yourself and let His re-creating forces work in your life? If so, He will reach to the very limits of the universe to help you take the right road. It's not about understanding God's reasons, but about trusting in His goodness and love for you. As I always say to my congregation, "My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord" (Hebrews 12:5).
Sources:
christian theology
millard erickson
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
god
j i packer knowing
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
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