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Your Question:
Why does it feel like God abandoned me when I need Him most?
Answer:
I can relate to feeling like God has abandoned me, especially when I'm going through a tough time. But as a pastor, I've come to realize that feelings can be deceiving. When we feel like God has abandoned us, it's often because we've stopped seeking Him and started relying on worldly opinion instead. It's a slippery slope, and before we know it, we've lost sight of our reliance on God altogether. I've seen this in my own life, and I've seen it in the lives of others. When we're struggling with depression or feeling overwhelmed, it's easy to get caught up in our emotions and think that God has abandoned us. But the truth is, God is always present, even when we don't feel like it. He's not absent, but we may be absent from Him. As the Bible says, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart" (Jeremiah 29:13). So, what's the solution? It's to seek God with all our heart, even when we don't feel like it. We need to recognize that our feelings can lie, and that God's presence is not dependent on our emotions. When we focus on God and seek Him with all our heart, we'll find that He's always there, working in our lives and bringing us through the tough times. As the Bible says, "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" (Romans 8:28).
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
christian theology
millard erickson
basic christianity
john stott
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