At times it seems there are more problems, than there will ever be answers. What does that do for us as Christians, or worse, a Christian people look to for answers? What makes matters worse, is that as trials increase in severity, there is a subtle and passive shaming that occurs. It is one thing if you have a few problems, but there seems to be a tipping point where too many problems cause our friends to check out. It seems that during dark days, even our friends become like Job's friends. Listen to me, loved one, don't you dare concede what God is doing in your life, for a trial that hurts so bad that you can't believe you will ever find joy and peace again. Believe me, I understand what it is like, to not be able to reconcile your faith with your circumstances, but don't you ever quit.
It is absolutely crucial that during such times, you draw closer to God, and that you work on your relationship with Him. There are times, that you can feel so shattered inside, that the last thing you want to do is pray or read your Bible, but those dear soul, are the times it is most necessary. In fact, your greatest asset at times like these, is to have already been on a schedule of reading the Bible and if you are not, it is imperative that you get on one. I can not count the number of times that I have been hurting and I go to a daily Bible reading, and the passage I read, spoke directly to my situation. Get this and get it good, don't you ever cut yourself off from your loving God.
When you cry, cry before God; when you pray, even if all you can say is "God, please help me", pour your heart out to God; and when you read your Bible, take it directly into your heart. I know, that there are times that you can hurt so bad, that you don't know how you will make it through the next minute with out falling apart; if you have to, take it one breath at a time, and ask God for His strength. Listen to me, even in the worst of it, God is working; and you may even wonder how God could let so much pain befall you, but moment by moment: God is working to build His purpose in your heart. Cling to God's promises, and let Him work in your heart.
God bless you.
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