Why does God put us in uncomfortable situations?

Sometimes God wants you uncomfortable. “You mean God does NOT want me happy, comfortable, and satisfied?” God created you for something much more than happiness, at least in the way we usually think about happiness. Our natural concept of our existence is much too shallow, much too tame, and much too comfortable.

Why does God put us in difficult situations?

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.

What does the Bible say about feeling uneasy?

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." "When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles."

How do you trust God in a difficult situation?

The best way to learn about trusting the Lord in difficult times is to go to the promises of God. God's Word is loaded with promises that teach us about having faith in God during hard times. He tells us to not worry, to pray, and He will give us peace like you can't imagine.

What does the Bible say about hard situations?

Nehemiah 8:10 Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Exodus 15:2 The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.

God Will Make It Uncomfortable So You Will Move ?

What the Bible says about a troubled heart?

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” The Good News: Though you may feel defeated, God is closer than you realize. He is always with you and can heal your heart. “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

What does the Bible say about hope in difficult times?

Romans 12:12 – Rejoice even when things are tough

Put your hope in Christ, for he will never disappoint you. Be steadfast in prayer and hope for the best, especially in hard times. Through prayer, humility, hope, and thanksgiving, we must make our request known to God.

How can I focus on God and not my problems?

When God is silent What do you do?

The first step when God seems silent: be honest.

God wants us to tell him how we feel. Whatever we are feeling – rejected, angry, hurt, grieved – he can take it. Our feelings will not be a surprise. He knows them anyway.

What does the Bible say about keeping faith in hard times?

Psalm 9:9-10

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.

What God says about overthinking?

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Does God speak through anxiety?

He speaks in terms of peace, not anxiety.

Where does the spirit of anxiety come from?

Anxiety stems from a nervous system rattled with a never-ending stream of subconscious fear. This fear is different than the fear that sparks anger. Anxiety can be even more insidious than anger.

How do you get out of an impossible situation?

Why do we face trials?

One of the purposes of trials is to help us come to know Christ, understand His teachings in our minds, feel them in our hearts, and live them in our lives.

Why do I feel like God is not listening to me?

When it feels like God isn't listening He may actually be saving us from ourselves. Saving us from our own desires that will lead us astray and potentially not turn out well. When we get into those moments where we feel like God isn't listening we need to trust Him even more.

What are signs that God is talking to you?

How does God speak to us?

He also speaks to us through the glory of His creation. Additionally, He speaks to us through His Holy Spirit and through dreams, visions and our thoughts. Further, God will use events and circumstances to speak with us. More often than not, God uses the people He has placed in our lives to speak to us.

Why prayers are not answered?

- As long as your prayers are for selfish motives, driven by pride hidden in your heart, God will not answer them. - Other versions start this verse with “don't be anxious” in place of “Be careful…” - Once you know God has said yes, you know you will receive it.

How do you hand over your problems with God?

Ask Him for comfort and compassion for and from your family. Ask Him to help you talk with them and tell them that you love them, even as they struggle to understand you. Ask Him to take your problems and turn them into solutions. Ask Him to show you how to understand and love yourself as He does.

How do you keep your mind stayed on the Lord?

What does the Bible say about setting your mind on things above?

—or we look to earthly things because we forget who we serve. However, we are a new creation, created in Christ Jesus for good works (2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:10). The first step toward setting your mind on things above is to rid yourself of your old self and the sins and habits that accompanied it.

What does the Bible say about hopeless situations?

Here are the 30 most uplifting Bible scriptures on hopelessness. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” I can do all things through him who strengthens me. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man.

How do you have faith in a hopeless situation?

What does God promise in hard times?

God is promising that whatever our hard times are, they aren't part of a plan for Him to harm us. His plan is to give us hope. And He promises to listen to us when we pray. He also promises that when we seek Him with all our hearts that we will find Him.