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Does God really care about us?
Answer:
As I reflect on the question of whether God really cares about us, I am reminded of the Scriptures that speak of His love and concern for us. In Zephaniah, it is written that the Lord will rejoice over us with gladness, renew us in His love, and exult over us with loud singing as on a day of festival (Zeph. 3:17-18). This passage speaks of God's delight in us, not because we are worthy or deserving, but because of His own character and nature. God's care for us is not based on our actions or worthiness, but rather on His own desire to have a relationship with us. As the Bible says, "He has made everything beautiful in its time" (Ecclesiastes 3:11). This means that even in the midst of suffering or difficulties, God is at work, using all things for our good. We are not alone in our struggles, for God is always with us, even in our darkest moments (Psalm 23). His love and presence are a source of hope and comfort in the midst of trials. Ultimately, God's care for us is not about fixing our problems or making our lives easy, but about transforming us into the image of Christ. As Jesus said, "Have the right relationship with God, finding your joy there, and out of you will flow rivers of living water" (John 7:38). This is the ultimate purpose of God's care for us, to bring us into a deep and abiding relationship with Himself, and to use us as a source of blessing and joy to others.
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mere christianity
c s lewis
systematic theology
wayne grudem
ephesians
darrell bock
demons
michael heiser
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
jesus on trial
david limbaugh
reformed doctrine salvation
loraine boettner
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robertson mcquilkin
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