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Your Question:
Why does God seem to be silent in my pain?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the pain and frustration in your question. It's as if you're feeling abandoned by God, and that's a very difficult place to be. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with this same issue. But let me tell you, God's silence is not always a lack of response, but rather a deeper way of communicating with us. Sometimes, God's silence is a sign that He's bringing us into an even more wonderful understanding of Himself. You see, when we're in pain, it's easy to feel like God is distant or uncaring. But the truth is, God is always with us, even in the midst of suffering. He's not a God who is far off, but a God who is intimately involved in our lives. And when we feel like He's silent, it's often because He's trusting us to trust Him, even when we can't see or hear Him. It's a sign that He's bringing us into a deeper level of faith and trust. As I read through the Scriptures, I'm reminded of Jesus' own experience on the cross. He was buffeted, scourged, and nailed to the cross, and yet He cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" But even in that moment of intense pain, Jesus knew that He was not alone. He knew that God was with Him, even in the midst of His suffering. And that's the same promise that God offers to us today. He's not a God who is distant or uncaring, but a God who is always with us, even in the midst of pain and suffering.
Sources:
elemental theology
emery bancroft
dogmatic theology
shedd
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
psalms
tremper longman
systematic theology
wayne grudem
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