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Your Question:
what's the best way to deal with my sadness and grief?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the weight of your sadness and grief. As someone who has walked through difficult times, I want to assure you that you're not alone. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the darkness of despair, and I've learned that it's in those moments that we need to cling to the hope of Christ. When I read the words of C.S. Lewis in "A Grief Observed," I'm reminded that we often try to find answers to our questions, but what we need most is not a series of how-to's, but a deeper connection with the living God. We need to remember that grief is a form of love, and it's in that love that we find the strength to carry on. As Jesus said, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." We must hold onto this promise, even when the darkness seems overwhelming. As I look back on my own life, I remember the struggles my wife Susan and I faced in our early years of marriage. But it was in those moments of desperation that we turned to God, seeking His guidance and comfort. And it's in that same spirit that I encourage you to turn to God, to pray to Him, and to seek His presence in the midst of your sorrow. You don't need a magic solution or a quick fix; what you need is the living God, who is always present, always loving, and always faithful.
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power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
how to pray
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depression
edward welch
history eschatology
n t wright
why does god allow evil
clay jones
the god hypothesis
stephen meyer
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