Suffering

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?

Deeper Questions – Suffering