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Deeper Questions – Suffering

February 20, 2012 by FamilyLife

  • What has God been teaching you through this tough experience?  About Himself, about you, about others, about life?
  • Are you able to fix your eyes on Jesus so that you do not “grow weary and lose heart?” (Hebrews 12:1-4)
  • Do you “cast all your cares” on Him?  Do you still believe He cares for you? (1 Peter 5:7)
  • Have you taken time to be honest before God about how you feel? Are you feeling any anger toward God?  Have you told Him that?
  • Do you believe that God has your best interests at heart?
  • How has this tough experience affected your relationship with the important people in your life?  Spouse, kids, friends, etc.
  • Have you examined what part you may have played in your current circumstances?
  • Have you forgiven others who may have hurt you, or have you nursed the hurt?
  • Have you made a list of all the things you can thank God for even now?
  • Have you considered the powerful testimony you are setting for those around you? (Acts 16:22-31)
  • Are you aware of how often God’s word describes people in troubles, especially the Psalms and in the Book of Job?  Can we discuss that together?
  • Do you see your suffering in light of eternity? (2 Corinthians 4:18)
  • Have you talked to your pastor or local church leadership about your current sufferings and how to seek God in the midst of them?
  • Do you have a local church home that can help meet your physical and emotional needs?

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