Biblical Answer

As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the idea that God doesn't care about them. But the Bible tells us that God still cares about us in our lost state. He's not distant or impersonal, but a loving Father who shares our pain and hurts with us. When we're struggling, we can turn to God and seek His help, just like the psalmist in Psalm 86. He begins by appealing to God to hear his prayer and respond to his troubles, acknowledging his own poverty and need.

The Bible teaches that our condition is such that there's no excuse for our struggles, and no one to blame but ourselves. We're responsible for our own actions and choices, and those ultimately lead us to God's wrath. But even in the midst of suffering, we can recognize that God's purpose is to make us useful in His hands, to enable us to understand what takes place in the lives of others. It's a process of growth and refinement, designed to help us become more like Christ.

When we're struggling, it's easy to get focused on our problems and miss seeing God, who is our Problem-Solver. But we need to recognize and admit what's keeping us from God, and look beyond the roadblocks to see Him seeking us more than we're seeking Him. As the Bible says, "When I was looking for God, He found me." That's the promise of our loving Father, who cares deeply about us and wants to help us through our struggles.