Down but not out: Seeing God in the midst of our pain
Down but not out: Seeing God in the midst of our pain
It’s hard to see past our pain. So what do we do when life takes us down and we realize that we are unable to see clearly?
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It’s hard to see past our pain. So what do we do when life takes us down and we realize that we are unable to see clearly?
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Pain often causes us to attempt to fix things on our own; but it’s impossible to see ourselves, others, and our circumstances clearly in the moment. Thankfully we are not alone; God is with us in our most painful moments and is the only one who can give us what we need.
Topics discussed in this episode:
What is the most physically painful moment of your life?
What happens when we are in pain and unable to see clearly
We can do nothing apart from God
Being consumed with ourselves
Partnering with God in our pain
What happens when we bring our pain to God
Allowing God to give us His perspective on our current situation
How to see past our own pain
The practice of being still and fully present
Resources mentioned in this episode:
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