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Your Question:
How do I trust God when everything feels like it's falling apart?
Answer:
I can relate to the struggle of trusting God when everything seems to be falling apart. As a pastor, I've seen many people, including myself, face difficult times and wonder if God is still with us. The truth is, faith is not about having all the answers or feeling confident all the time. It's about trusting in God's character, even when we don't understand what's happening. To trust God in the midst of chaos, we must first understand who He is. God is holy love, and He wants us to venture our all with total abandon and confidence in Him. This means that we must not be like the fair-weather friend who trusts God only in the good times. We must welcome both pleasure and affliction, and trust that God is working everything out for our good. As the psalmist said, "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You" (Isaiah 26:3). When we're struggling to trust God, it's essential to remember that He is always with us, even when we can't feel His presence. We must hear His voice, and that often comes through our conscience, our minds reaching out for truth, or a sense of guilt. We must also learn to trust in God's Son, Jesus Christ, who will never betray us or let us down. As we wait upon God and are grounded in Him, we'll come to a place where we no longer want His blessings, but only want Him Himself. And that's when we'll truly experience the trust and peace that comes from knowing God.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
basic christianity
john stott
.from creation to the cross
albert bayliss
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
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