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Your Question:
Is it okay to feel alone in this suffering?
Answer:
As a pastor and a believer in God, I've seen many people struggle with feelings of isolation and loneliness during times of suffering. It's understandable to feel that way, especially when it seems like God is absent or uncaring. But I want to encourage you that it's okay to feel alone in this suffering. In fact, Jesus himself felt the weight of our suffering and took it upon himself at the cross. Scripture reminds us that we are not alone in our suffering. When one member of the body suffers, all the members suffer with it (1 Corinthians 12:26). This means that even if we feel isolated, God's people are suffering with us. And as we look to the example of Jesus, we see that he too felt the weight of suffering and was moved by our pain. He even let out a deep sigh as he healed a deaf man, showing us that he is moved by our suffering (Mark 7:34). So, it's okay to feel alone in your suffering, but don't let that feeling of isolation define you. Instead, humble yourself before the Lord and recognize that your suffering is not in vain. God is working in you, even when you can't see it. And remember, suffering is not a sign that God has abandoned you, but rather a result of his love for you. As the Bible says, "God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness" (Hebrews 12:10).
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