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Your Question:
Can I still trust in God when my body fails me?
Answer:
My friend, I can see that you're struggling with doubts about trusting in God when your body fails you. As a pastor, I've seen many people face similar struggles, and I want to encourage you to hold fast to what is good. Remember that God is the one who gives us the strength to face our challenges, not our own abilities. We see this clearly in the life of Paul, who wrote, "Test all things, hold fast what is good" (1 Th 5:21). When our bodies fail us, it's easy to lose hope and trust in ourselves rather than in God. But God says that He will give us the grace to handle our disappointments, and that our task is to live for Him in the present. This may feel reckless at first, but it's not. Trusting in God rather than ourselves is not about being reckless, but about placing our faith in the One who is capable of doing in us what we cannot do. As I reflect on my own life, I'm reminded that God has been faithful to me and my family, even in the midst of struggles. My wife Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and we've seen our children, Joshua and Rebecca, grow and thrive. Through it all, we've learned to trust in God's goodness and provision, even when things seem uncertain. I want to encourage you to do the same, my friend. Don't give up on trusting in God, even when your body fails you. Hold fast to what is good, and know that God will see you through.
Sources:
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
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