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Your Question:
What's the point of praying when my medical bills are still piling up?
Answer:
I understand your frustration with the piling up medical bills. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with this very issue. It's natural to wonder if praying is enough when it seems like the bills just keep coming. But let me tell you, prayer is not just about getting what we want when we want it. It's about trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when circumstances don't seem to be working in our favor. When we pray, we're not just asking for a specific outcome, like a certain amount of money to pay off our bills. We're asking God to work in our lives, to provide for us in His own way and time. And sometimes, that means He uses means we wouldn't have thought of ourselves. Maybe it's a job opportunity, or a gift from an unexpected source. Maybe it's a way of teaching us to trust Him more deeply, even when things seem uncertain. I've seen this play out in my own life, and in the lives of those I've counseled. When we pray with faith, not just hoping for a specific outcome, but trusting in God's goodness and character, we open ourselves up to His work in our lives. And that's when the real miracles happen. So don't give up on prayer, even when the bills keep piling up. Keep praying, keep trusting, and watch how God works in your life.
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building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
how to pray
c s lewis
mark
eckhard schnabel
christian theology
millard erickson
systematic theology
wayne grudem
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
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