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Your Question:
What's the best way to handle my feelings of abandonment by God?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the weight of your feelings of abandonment by God. I want you to know that I understand the depth of despair and loneliness you're experiencing. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with these same emotions, and I've walked alongside them through the darkness. It's a painful and isolating experience, but I want to assure you that you're not alone. The truth is, feelings can lie, and our emotions can deceive us. It's easy to get caught up in our own ideas and speculations about God's presence or absence. But the true test of abandonment or surrender is not in our feelings or thoughts, but in our actions. Are we willing to surrender our will to Jesus Christ, even when it's hard or uncomfortable? This is a transaction of the will, not of emotion. It's a choice to trust God, even when we don't feel like He's present. As someone who's experienced his own share of darkness and despair, I want to encourage you to look up from the stubborn darkness. Don't let your feelings of abandonment define you. Instead, choose to focus on God's character and promises. Remember that He is a loving and faithful God who is always present, even when we don't feel it. He doesn't expect us to endure on our own, but to rely on Him for strength and comfort. So, I urge you to surrender your will to Him, and trust that He will meet you in the midst of your pain and loneliness.
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