There may be times when embracing God feels confusing or even impossible, especially if you're navigating emotional pain, mental health challenges, substance use, or trauma. You may feel angry at God, questioning how a loving God could allow your pain.
Maybe you've wrestled with questions like:
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"God, where were You when this happened?"
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"Why is my life like this?"
You might struggle with the idea of God’s love, especially if people who claimed to love you have caused harm. Perhaps you’ve sought God before, prayed desperately, and felt like He didn’t show up.
In your humanity, it's natural to feel confusion, anger, or hurt. But the truth is, God can handle all of it. He understands the depths of your frustration, your sorrow, and your questions. He knows exactly how you feel and why.
So, what can you do? Just keep going. Even when your feelings are heavy, overwhelming, or numb—just keep going.
When you pursue God and embrace who He is, even amidst your doubts and pain, you’ll begin to experience clarity. Over time, He’ll help you shift your focus from a limited, physical perspective to an eternal one. This process doesn’t diminish your pain—it redeems it.
If you’re in a place of needing encouragement, here are some truths about who God is for you, even now:
God Knows Your Pain
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"You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book." – Psalm 56:8
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"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." – Psalm 147:3
God Feels Your Hurt
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"When Jesus saw her weeping... he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled." – John 11:33
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"Jesus wept." – John 11:35
God Cares About You
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"Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." – 1 Peter 5:7
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"Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you." – 1 Peter 5:7
God is Your Strength
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"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." – Psalm 73:26
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"Give your burdens to the LORD, and he will take care of you." – Psalm 55:22
God is Near to You
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"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." – Psalm 34:18
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"The eyes of the LORD search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him." – 1 Chronicles 16:9
No matter where you are on this journey, God sees you. He knows your pain and walks with you through every step of healing. Keep pursuing Him, even in the confusion. Over time, you’ll find the peace, strength, and eternal perspective that only He can provide.
You are not alone. Keep going. He’s with you.