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Your Question:
Is God still with me even in the midst of suffering?
Answer:
My dear friend, I can sense the weight of your suffering bearing down on you. As a pastor and a man of faith, I want you to know that God is still with you, even in the midst of suffering. His love and presence are not diminished by our pain, but rather, He uses it to refine and strengthen us. You see, suffering is not something we can opt out of, and God's goodness does not preclude Him from allowing us to suffer. In fact, His perfect love and wisdom are at work, even when we cannot see it. As the Scripture says, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). This doesn't mean that God causes our suffering, but rather, He is gracious and loving enough to make it count for our good. I want to encourage you to keep your eyes fixed on God, even when the road ahead seems uncertain. Don't rely on worldly opinion or your own understanding, but rather, seek to know God's character and His heart for you. Remember, suffering is not the wrecking ball that knocks Christianity down, but rather, it's a cornerstone on which our faith is built. As you walk through this difficult time, I pray that you will find comfort in God's word and that you will come to know Him more deeply.
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warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
confronting christianity
rebecca mclaughlin
depression
edward welch
job
francis andersen
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