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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 terminal diagnoses. When you're shaken by such news, it's essential to turn to prayer. Take time to list out your big requests, whether personal or for your church or community, and ask God to show you His will. Then, ask for faith to believe in a great answer. When you feel uncertain, pray like the father of the boy who wasn't healed, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!" (Mk 9:24). It's crucial to establish yourself on the eternal truth that God is holy love. Faith is the supreme effort of throwing yourself with abandon and total confidence upon God. Remember that God has already ventured His all in Jesus Christ to save us, and now He wants us to venture our all with total abandoned confidence in Him. When we lack faith, disaster occurs in our lives. So, take time to review your prayer list and look back at the answers to your prayers. Remember that faith always triumphs, whether or not circumstances change. When you're struggling with faith, it's easy to become suspicious or passive. But we must do battle with these tendencies. As the scripture says, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Ro 10:17). Pray specifically about any obstacle in your life, asking for Christ to enlighten you and give you strength to overcome the roadblock. And always remember that faith is not just receiving what you want, but accepting what God gives and glorifying Him in all circumstances.
Sources:
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
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