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Your Question:
Is it okay to feel alone in this suffering?
Answer:
I can relate to feeling alone in suffering. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with pain and depression, and I've experienced it myself. It's easy to feel like God is distant or that he's not caring when we're going through a tough time. But the truth is, God is always with us, even when we don't feel like it. Scripture reminds us that if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it (1 Corinthians 12:26). This means that when I'm struggling, my family suffers with me, and when they're struggling, I suffer with them. This can be a heavy burden, but it's also a reminder that we're not alone in our suffering. Jesus suffered with us, and he continues to suffer with us today. It's okay to feel alone in suffering, but it's not okay to stay there. Humility is a key response to the love of Christ, even in the midst of pain and depression. It's a reminder that our sufficiency comes from God, not from ourselves. By acknowledging our limitations and our need for God, we can find freedom and healing, even in the midst of suffering.
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edward welch
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
sacred marriage
gary thomas
on guard
william lane craig
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