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Your Question:
Why does it feel like God abandoned me when I need Him most?
Answer:
I understand why you feel like God has abandoned you when you need Him most. It's as if you've lost your reliance on Him and are now relying on worldly opinion. This is a dangerous place to be, for when you neglect to focus your eyes on God, you'll realize that you've been the loser. It's a spiritual drain that needs to be corrected immediately. You see, feelings can lie. If you feel like God has abandoned you, then you believe that He has. But the truth is, God could simply have been without us, and He can, if He chooses, accomplish His purposes without us. It's to our gain that He permits us to know and serve Him, and it's our loss if we reject that opportunity. We need to remember that God's greatness is not diminished by our struggles, and that He desires to be found by those who seek Him seriously. It's essential to recognize that you're not seeking the Lord at all; you're seeking something for yourself. Jesus said, "Ask, and it will be given to you" (Matthew 7:7). Ask God for what you want, and don't be concerned about asking for the wrong thing, because as you draw closer to Him, you'll cease asking for things altogether. Your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him (Matthew 6:8). So, why should you ask? So that you may get to know Him.
Sources:
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
depression
edward welch
christian theology
millard erickson
basic christianity
john stott
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