Is God hurt when we are hurt?

Psalm 34:18 is a wonderful Bible verse that tells us about God's care for us when we are hurting. It says, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted... (NIV).” God is close to you, not far away. In fact, He's with you even now, and He'll be with you throughout the holidays.

Where is God when you're hurting?

When You're Hurting, God is still working for Good. God is always working for good. The Bible confirms this by telling us that God will always work all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His plan (Romans 8:28) and we are all called to a divine plan.

Does God use our pain?

God has used our pain to strengthen us and encourage others to trust God and believe that he is working despite what we see.

What does God say about hurt feelings?

“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 God say about those who are hurting?

Ephesians 4:31-32

31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

What did Jesus say about pain and suffering?

In the face of human suffering, rather than asking why, Jesus swung into action and healed all kinds of sicknesses; he raised the dead and consoled the afflicted and comforted the broken-hearted; he forgave sinners, liberated those in the power of the devil, and welcomed the oppressed and rejected (Cf. Matthew 9:35).

Does God want us to be comfortable?

Such a prayer might assume, however, that God wants us happy, comfortable, and satisfied. That's perhaps partially true, especially in the ultimate sense. But the Bible talks at least as much about how important our discomfort is to God. Sometimes God wants you uncomfortable.

Is it a sin to feel hurt?

A: You're right, up to a point; anything we do that hurts others is a sin in God's eyes. If you look at what is forbidden by the Ten Commandments, for example, you'll discover that most things on the list deal with sins that hurt others -- murder, lying, stealing, adultery, and so forth.

What does God want us to do when someone hurts us?

“God wants us, His people, to forgive those who hurt us. So many people ridiculed and hurt Jesus, but He forgave them,” says Kaci, 11. If anyone deserved vindication, it was Jesus on the cross.

What does God say about a broken heart?

Psalm 147:3 says, “He heals the brokenhearted, and bind up their wounds.” Psalm 51, the most honest confession of personal sin in the Bible, ends with these words to God: “You will not despise this broken and crushed heart.”

How do you know God is working in your life?

They are the voice of God speaking to you. In order to see God continuing to work in your life, go to church, study the Bible, and pray, and actively look for what God is saying to you, how He wants you to turn your life around, and how He promises to guide you the whole way.

Does God understand our struggles?

God understands our weaknesses and has experienced them in his own way. He knows the pain our struggles cause us, no matter if we're a new believer or have been building our faith for years. This means we can feel more confident reaching out to Him for help, without being overwhelmed by shame or guilt.

Why do we go through pain?

We need the sensation of pain to let us know when our bodies need extra care. It's an important signal. When we sense pain, we pay attention to our bodies and can take steps to fix what hurts. Pain also may prevent us from injuring a body part even more.

What God means to me?

God is the redemption of solitude. God is the self-created Creator of all things, who is a person like you and me, the fount of love, the judge of human action and the refuge of all who suffer. My idea of God is when you are so diminished as an individual that in your nothingness you can participate in the whole.

What is the purpose of the sermon?

Sermons address a scriptural, theological, or moral topic, usually expounding on a type of belief, law, or behavior within both past and present contexts. Elements of the sermon often include exposition, exhortation, and practical application. The act of delivering a sermon is called preaching.

Will God remove someone from your life?

The first answer is simple: To fulfill his divine plan. God's ultimate plan is that we live forever with him in his kingdom. When we give our lives to God, we are giving him permission to do his will in our lives. Therefore, anything or anyone that comes in the way of fulfilling God's plan in your life, he will remove.

Does God get angry?

In the Bible God gets angry at human violence. He gets angry at powerful leaders who oppress other humans. And the thing that makes God more angry than anything else in the Bible is Israel's constant covenant betrayal.

How do you know God wants you to be with someone?

You feel comfortable and at peace when that someone is around. Another sign that you and your partner are meant to be is the peace you feel in your heart. It means that you are comfortable enough to be yourself around that person. Also, you have no inhibitions, and you feel sure that you want to marry that individual.

How does the LORD comfort us?

God comforts us through the Bible and also through prayer. While he knows the words we will speak before we ever say them and he knows even our thoughts, he wants us to tell him what is on our mind and what we are worried about.

How do I not get hurt?

What the Bible says about hurting a woman?

In the Bible, all violence is considered an offence against God and against humanity. Scripture is full of condemnations of violence – time and again violence is associated with wickedness and condemned as “detestable to the Lord” (Psalm 11, Proverbs 3 & 10). In particular, violence against women is condemned.

Why God is making you wait?

God wants us to press into his presence and wait patiently before his throne. He's calling us to come before him with thanksgiving even if we're still waiting on a promise. The world has so many things they want to offer us on an instantaneous silver platter. But good God-sent blessings take time.

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.

Where in the Bible does it say after you have suffered a while?

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever.