When Life Doesn't Make Sense you Can Trust God

Have you ever wrestled with these questions?

• How can I trust God when life doesn't make sense?
• How do I trust God when He doesn't answer my prayer right away? 
• How can I trust God when He doesn't fix my problems in the way I thought He would?

If you've struggled with these questions or ones similar, you are not alone; I've wrestled with all of them. 

In this fourth episode of the Promised Rest Series, Katie Koplin interviewed me about God's name of El Shaddai and what does that mean for us in our lives?

How does knowing God as El Shaddai help you through the joys and sorrows of life?

The name of God, El Shaddai, means Almighty and powerful. It also means that God is sufficient in all things, and He doesn't need anyone's help.

In Psalm 91, we are reminded that God is our refuge and shelter. The psalmist declares that those who dwell in the secret place of the Most High, who abide under the shadow of the Almighty, find rest and protection in God. In times of trouble or uncertainty, we can find comfort in knowing that God is our safe haven and refuge. He is our fortress against the storms of life, where we can find shelter and peace. The image of God as our refuge emphasizes His divine protection and care. Just as a physical shelter shields us from harm, God surrounds and covers us with his love and power. We can trust in his faithfulness and depend on his strength to provide us with security. The challenges and chaos of the world may feel overwhelming, but in God's presence, we find rest and a sense of belonging. He is our shelter in the storm, our safe place in the midst of uncertainty, and our constant source of peace.

Here are three key takeaways from this episode:

1️⃣ God's Promised Rest: Discover the significance of God's promise to always be with us and invite us to rest in His presence. Learn about the Promised Rest series and the book called "Promise Rest" by our host, which provides deep insights into finding peace in the midst of life's uncertainties.

2️⃣ Faith and Imperfections: Understand that faith doesn't always have to look a certain way. Explore how even in moments of wavering faith or when we trip up in our journey, Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith. Find comfort in the knowledge that we are covered by robes of righteousness earned by Him on the cross.

3️⃣ Journey of Abraham and Sarah: Dive into the remarkable story of Abraham and Sarah, who waited 24 years for God to fulfill His promise of a child. Find inspiration in their perseverance and the lessons we can learn from their faith journey. Discover how their story teaches us that God's promises remain steadfast, even when we make mistakes or struggle to trust God while we are waiting.

If you haven’t had a chance to receive the first chapter of my book yet, you can go to CPH.ORG/Rest. If you have read it, can you think of some friends who might be interested in reading it? Maybe you have a Bible Study group that would be interested? If you could share the link with them I would be so grateful for your help in getting the word out about Promised Rest. I've heard from a lot of different Bible Study groups that going through Promised Rest together was a blessing to them.

If you would like to connect with Michelle, you can visit her website at peaceinhispresencepodcast.com

If you would like to connect with Katie (click here).

You can listen to the Freely Given Podcast Here.

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