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Your Question:
What do I do when my faith is shaken by my terminal diagnosis?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with their faith when faced with difficult circumstances, and I believe that a terminal diagnosis can be one of the most challenging times for someone's faith. When my faith is shaken, I turn to prayer. I make a list of my big requests, whether personal or for the church, and ask God to show me His will for these requests. I then ask Him to give me faith to believe for a great answer, even when I'm struggling to make a faith statement. I remind myself of the story of the father of the boy who wasn't healed by the disciples, who said, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!" (Mk 9:24). Faith is not about receiving what we want, but about accepting what God gives us and glorifying Him in all circumstances. When we're facing a terminal diagnosis, it's easy to become depressed and lose sight of God's love and holiness. But we must remember that faith is the supreme effort of our lives, throwing ourselves with abandon and total confidence upon God. We must establish ourselves on the eternal truth that God is holy love, and that He wants us to venture our all with total abandoned confidence in Him. As I reflect on my own faith, I'm reminded that faith is not just about speaking prayers, but about turning to the Lord. When I speak the psalms, I'm doing faith, and I'm reminded that God is near. I persevere in speaking these prayers, not just to lift my depression, but because they are true and evidence of Christ at work in me. My outlook on my circumstances tells everyone I love Christ, and I know that faith always triumphs, whether or not circumstances change.
Sources:
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
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