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Can I still have faith when everything feels hopeless?
Answer:
I've been in situations where everything felt hopeless, and I had to dig deep to find faith. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the same feelings, and it's easy to get caught up in the idea that God is only present in the good times. But the truth is, faith is not just about trusting God when things are going well, it's about trusting Him even when they're not. For me, it's about remembering that faith is not about receiving what I want, but about accepting what God gives me and glorifying Him in all circumstances. It's about understanding that God's plan is not always about delivering me from difficult situations, but about going through them with Him. As it says in 1 John 14:6, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." So, I make sure to pray specifically about any obstacles in my life, asking God to enlighten me and give me strength to overcome them. As I've learned, faith is not just about feeling jubilant or confident, it's about trusting God even when I don't feel like it. It's about saying "Amen" to the truth, even when it's hard. And it's about understanding that faith is not based on any victory I've won, but on the Word of God. As it says in Romans 1:17, "The just shall live by faith." So, I promise myself to read every chapter and do each assignment in the "Experiencing Faith" section, and to latch on to the Lord in faith, because Jesus said, "Have faith in God" (Mk 11:22).
Sources:
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edward welch
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
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