What God says about hardships?
Joshua 1:9 Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Deuteronomy 31:6,8 Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you.
Why does God let us struggle?
God loves us, but because of our sinful nature, He allows these things to happen. He knows that by allowing us to experience failure, pain, and struggle, we will grow stronger in our faith and to become closer to Him and moving away from sin. God allows for struggling to build our inner strength and faith.
What God says about pain and suffering?
2 Corinthians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
Does God feel what we feel?
Passibility focuses our attention on God’s inner world and claims: ‘God feels what we feel, and experiences emotions just like us. What we do changes him on the inside. ‘ God’s emotional world is in constant flux as it is acted upon by what is happening in every part of creation.
How do you worship God in hard times?
Praise should fill our hearts every day, no matter our circumstances – especially when we are walking through seasons of great trials. Praise God in the storms, through the battles, and when life gets hard. Make the choice to fill your heart with words of praise and thanksgiving for God.
Why should we praise God in hard times?
Praise Reminds Us that God is in control. God is never surprised by the things that come into my life. God never says, “Wow, I didn’t see that coming, I hope Billy makes it through this.” When we praise God in difficult times, we gain new hope as we remember that God is in control and is working for my good.