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Your Question:
What's the point of even having faith when bad things keep happening?
Answer:
My friend, I've heard this question many times before, especially in times of turmoil. It's natural to wonder why faith is even worth having when bad things keep happening. But let me tell you, faith is not about avoiding difficulties or hardships. It's about trusting in a God who is holy love, even when we don't understand what's happening. Think about it, when we have faith, we're not throwing ourselves into the unknown, but into the arms of a loving Father who has already shown us His love and power through Jesus Christ. He wants us to venture our all with total abandon and confidence in Him. It's not about being immune to pain or suffering, but about knowing that we're not alone in the midst of it. Our faith will help determine our outcome, and it's not about leaving our lives to chance, but about trusting in a God who is in control. As a pastor, I've seen people struggle with doubt and uncertainty, even Jesus himself wondered why God had forsaken Him. But it wasn't a doubt in God's existence or ability, it was a question of why He was feeling forsaken. That's where faith comes in - it's not about having all the answers, but about trusting in a God who is good and loving, even when we don't feel it. And that's what I want to encourage you with, my friend - to have a faith that's not just about avoiding difficulties, but about trusting in a God who is holy love, even in the midst of them.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
systematic theology
wayne grudem
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
christian theology
millard erickson
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
reasonable faith
william lane craig
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