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Your Question:
How do I trust God when everything feels like it's falling apart?
Answer:
I've walked with many people through difficult times, and I've experienced my share of struggles as well. As a pastor, I've seen how fear and doubt can creep in when everything seems to be falling apart. But I've also learned that true trust in God isn't about feeling a certain way, but about establishing ourselves on the eternal truth that God is holy love. It's about throwing ourselves with abandon and total confidence upon Him, just as He did for us in Jesus Christ. When we're faced with disaster, it's easy to become suspicious and question God's presence or care. But I believe that's where we need to be reminded of our faith, and not rely on our own common sense or feelings. As St. Basil said, our faith should be ambidextrous, welcoming both pleasure and affliction. We need to battle against the tendency of passivity and wait upon God, trusting in His goodness and sovereignty. It's not about pretending everything is okay when it's not, but about being grounded in Him, even in the midst of suffering. The key to trusting God in the midst of chaos is to remember that He is our Father in heaven, who loves us and wants the best for us. We can trust His Son, Jesus Christ, who will never betray us or let us down. To trust Him, we need to hear His voice, and that can happen through our conscience, our minds reaching out for the truth, or a sense of guilt or emptiness. We need to let the Word of God take root in our hearts and fill our minds with things that are true, noble, just, and lovely. As Isaiah says, we will be kept in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Him, because we trust in Him.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
basic christianity
john stott
.from creation to the cross
albert bayliss
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
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