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Your Question:
How can I still trust God when my chronic pain gets worse?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the pain and struggle you're going through. It's as if Satan's whisper is echoing in your ear, tempting you to doubt God's love and goodness. I want you to know that you're not alone in this struggle. As a pastor, I've seen many people grapple with the same questions you're asking. The Bible teaches us that God is gracious and loving, but He also allows suffering to come into our lives. It's not that He causes the suffering, but He uses it to shape us, to remind us of our brokenness, and to draw us closer to Himself. Think of it like this: pain can be a wake-up call, a reminder that we need God's help and guidance. As St. Basil said, our faith should be ambidextrous, welcoming both pleasure and affliction. We must do battle with depression's tendency to make us passive, and instead, we must choose to trust God, even in the midst of pain. You see, my friend, God is not a distant deity who is only concerned with our happiness. He is a loving Father who wants to use our suffering to make us more like Christ. He wants us to know that we can't save ourselves, that we need a Savior. And that's where the beauty of the gospel comes in. Jesus suffered for us, and He wants us to know that He is our only hope, satisfaction, and joy. So, I encourage you to choose to trust God, even when the pain gets worse. He is with you, He is for you, and He will use this suffering to make you more like Him.
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