Let’s face it, life isn’t easy. In times of loss, grief, pain, or doubt, it’s normal to have questions — and it’s
okay to ask them. If you’ve ever tried to make sense of your circumstances, or wished life didn’t have to hurt so much, or wondered why God won’t fix what you’re going through, you’re not alone. In this 4-week series, I Have Questions, we’ll hear about a few people from Scripture who know exactly what it’s like. With Esther, David, Peter, Amos, and John, we’ll explore hard questions you thought you weren’t allowed to ask, like “When people are hurting, where is God? When I’m hurting, why does God feel far away? If God is good, why do bad things happen? And when life hurts, is God listening?”
You know what I hate? I hate when I'm really hurt, or upset, or sad, or stressed out about something,
but I don't feel like I have anyone to talk to about it — at least, not anyone who'd really get it or really
care. Pain does that. It makes you feel alone, and isolated, and afraid that no one else could possibly
understand what you're going through. When things are really painful, you might even ask questions
like, "When life hurts, is God listening?" You and I aren't the only people to ever ask that question. It's actually in the Bible. A lot. Especially in the book of Psalms, which is a collection of poems and songs, the psalmist writes a lot about his own pain. Here's where he lands (and what God confirms): yeah, life hurts sometimes. But even when our prayers are full of anger, hurt, doubt, or accusations, God's still there and — yes, still patiently, lovingly listening.
Join us as we study from the Word of God to grow as the "sons and daughters of God." We also will take time out for some fun and games, relaxing and connecting with each other. See ya' there!!