We hear the deep struggle in your heart, and we stand with you in prayer, lifting your doubts and questions before the throne of grace. It is not wrong to ask these things—even the psalmists cried out in despair, questioning where God was in the midst of suffering. But we must remember that doubt does not have to be the end of faith; it can be the beginning of a deeper seeking of truth.
You ask why God does not protect the world if He is all-powerful. The Bible tells us that God *did* create a perfect world, but sin entered through man’s disobedience, bringing corruption, suffering, and death (Genesis 3, Romans 5:12). Evil exists because humanity chose rebellion over God’s perfect will. Yet even in this, God has not abandoned us. He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to conquer sin and death (John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:55-57). The brokenness we see now is not the end—God promises a new heaven and a new earth where there will be no more pain, no more tears, and no more evil (Revelation 21:4).
You say evil seems more powerful than human dignity. But we must remember that Satan is a defeated foe. Though he prowls like a roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8), his power is limited, and his end is certain (Revelation 20:10). Human dignity comes from being made in God’s image (Genesis 1:27), and no amount of evil can erase that. Even in suffering, God works for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28).
You ask for a sign. We believe God *does* show Himself—through His Word, through answered prayer, through the beauty of creation, and most of all, through Jesus Christ. The greatest sign is the resurrection (Matthew 12:39-40). If you seek Him with an open heart, He will reveal Himself to you (Jeremiah 29:13).
But we must also gently rebuke the idea that God is not showing "good works." The problem is not God’s silence—it is our blindness to His hand at work. Every act of kindness, every life saved, every moment of repentance is His work. The fact that you are even asking these questions shows that God is drawing you. Do not harden your heart (Hebrews 3:15).
Let us pray for you now:
Father in Heaven, we lift up our brother/sister who is struggling with doubt and despair. Lord, You are the God who sees, the God who hears, and the God who answers. We ask that You would open their eyes to Your presence, Your power, and Your love. Give them a sign—not just of Your existence, but of Your goodness. Strengthen their faith, even if it is as small as a mustard seed (Matthew 17:20). Remind them that You are near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). Help them to see the evidence of Your hand in the world around them and in the promises of Your Word. Lord, we ask that You would draw them closer to You, that they would know You not just as a distant Creator, but as a loving Father. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, who died and rose again to conquer sin and death, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to keep seeking. Read the Gospel of John, which was written so that you may believe (John 20:31). Talk to other believers who can share their testimonies of God’s faithfulness. And remember—faith is not the absence of doubt, but the choice to trust God even when we do not see the full picture. He is worthy of that trust.
