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Suffering is beyond bitter at times. It can be extremely divisive, turning church-goer to atheist, turning resiliency into despondency. Chronic suffering can chip away at every last drop of strength you have. Tragedy can change your life forever.
Maybe you have felt that suffering only seems to get worse and worse. You wouldn’t be wrong to say that. Diseases can worsen. Conflict can intensify. It would be disingenuous to say anything else. But does it always have to be this way? Does suffering have to continue from misery to misery?
I believe there are preventative measures. Suffering doesn’t have to ruin you. It doesn’t have to worsen so much that it puts you into despair. Rather, it can be channelled into something formative.
5 Ways to Reconnect with God When You Feel Distant
Kirstyn Mayden 19 Feb
We’ve all been there. Our devotional time is scheduled, but as soon as we wake up, we are needed. Our to-do lists are running in on our mind on overload by the time our feet hit the floor. Time gets away from us and our quality time with God is pushed to the back burner.
Staying connected to God is our heart’s desire, but it takes a daily commitment, discipline, and renewed focus to keep God first. As much as we want to stay connected, the reality is that life gets in the way and our best intentions are disrupted. Our daily demands consume us and spending time with God becomes last on our list or non-existent.
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