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What does it mean to have faith when everything makes no sense?
Answer:
As a pastor and a person of faith, I have grappled with this question many times. To me, having faith when everything makes no sense means to trust in the unseen, to have confidence in a power that transcends the tangible realities of this world. It's not about blindly following a set of rules or dogma, but about surrendering to the invisible reality of God's presence in my life. When the facts and figures don't add up, and the world around me seems to be falling apart, I have to choose to trust in the goodness and sovereignty of God. This trust is not based on human reason or intellect, but on the promise of God's word. As the Bible says, "Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ" (Romans 10:17). It's not about trying to figure out the whys and wherefores of a situation, but about surrendering to the unknown and trusting that God is working everything out for our good. When everything makes no sense, I have to choose to trust in the unseen, to trust that God is working in ways that are beyond my comprehension. For me, faith is not about abandoning reason or intellect, but about trusting in a power that is greater than myself. It's not about ignoring the facts, but about trusting that God is working in and through those facts to bring about His purposes. When everything makes no sense, I have to choose to trust in the goodness and sovereignty of God, to trust that He is working everything out for our good, even when I don't understand it. It's a trust that requires surrender, but also brings freedom and peace in the midst of uncertainty. As the Bible says, "Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose" (Philippians 2:12-13). It's a trust that requires me to surrender to the invisible reality of God's presence in my life, and to trust that He is working everything out for my good. Bookmark and Share ```
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francis shaeffer
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christopher watkin
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