Excellent thoughts, Craig. I think there is some part of us that longs for God to remove every burden and hardship. When He doesn't, we can't help but start to wonder about whether he cares for us or not...is aware or not ... you reminded us that He is right there with us. No one likes to go through hardship or be afraid, but it is something we all experience. We can do it with or without Him... but how much more frightening is it to face our fears without Him? I'll stick with Him, even when I have questions.
Amen John! I’ll cling to Jesus too. You are correct, we all want God to instantly remove any suffering, pain, and hardship. Yet, it is through the crucibles were we can only know and experience him in the fellowship of our suffering.
Excellent thoughts, Craig. I think there is some part of us that longs for God to remove every burden and hardship. When He doesn't, we can't help but start to wonder about whether he cares for us or not...is aware or not ... you reminded us that He is right there with us. No one likes to go through hardship or be afraid, but it is something we all experience. We can do it with or without Him... but how much more frightening is it to face our fears without Him? I'll stick with Him, even when I have questions.
Amen John! I’ll cling to Jesus too. You are correct, we all want God to instantly remove any suffering, pain, and hardship. Yet, it is through the crucibles were we can only know and experience him in the fellowship of our suffering.
I'm deeply grateful for this most encouraging article. It reminds me of one word that speaks volumes of His love: PRESENCE