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Can I Trust God When Life Falls Apart? Faith Through Adversity
Even amid confusing adversity, when our spirits feel crushed beneath a weight of sorrow, disbelief in our predicament, and hints of despair, God gives His children a fresh opportunity each day to lift their defeated gaze from their problems and embrace the certainty of His character. This offering from Christ is as dependable as the sunrise itself. For my human heart, this becomes a deliberate divine decision, as my life feels unexpectedly broken, leaving me entirely undone and overwhelmed. However, I am learning that peace and new purpose arise from my tumultuous struggles as I turn my attentive gaze to Christ Jesus. Most often, I still lack clarity of thought…
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Choosing Joy in Adversity: Trusting The Character of God
We’ve heard it said that joy is not dependent on our circumstances. But when adversity stomps in like an unwanted invader, joy is not the first thing I think of. I want to get out of my struggle, and I want out – Now! Choosing joy in times of heart-wrenching adversity feels impossible. I have come to understand that finding true joy in times of adversity requires me to choose Jesus over everything. Choosing joy requires me to believe that God is all I need – right now, even in this travesty. That He sees my plight and knows what to do. Joy comes on the heels of resting and…




