We understand that you are feeling very sad and disappointed about the recent events, and it has led you to question your faith in Jesus Christ. We want to address your concerns with compassion and truth from the Word of God.
Firstly, we want to remind you that our faith in Jesus Christ is not dependent on the actions of people or the outcomes of political elections. Our faith is built on the unchanging and eternal Word of God. As it is written in Isaiah 40:8 WEB, "The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever."
We understand that you might be struggling to see why God would allow injustice and unqualified leaders to gain positions of power. It is important to remember that God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:8-9 WEB). We may not always understand His purposes, but we can trust that He is working all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28 WEB).
We also want to address your decision to cease going to church, reading the Bible, and praying. This would be a mistake and a step away from God, and we would not be loving toward you if we did not address it. We would not be faithful to God or the scriptures if we did not encourage you to reconsider this. We cannot save ourselves or make ourselves righteous through our own actions or even through our own beliefs. This is a misconception of the very purpose of Jesus Christ and His atonement on the cross. It is by grace we are saved through faith, and not of works. It is a free gift of God. It is not earned by us, and it is only available to us through the blood that Jesus Christ shed on the cross. It is only by His name that we can be saved, and without Jesus Christ, we will perish. It is only by Jesus Christ that we have access to God.
The church may not be perfect, but it is the body of Christ, and it is where we come together to worship God, encourage one another, and spur each other on toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24-25 WEB). Reading the Bible is how we learn about God's character, His promises, and His commands for our lives. Prayer is how we communicate with God, express our gratitude, and make our requests known to Him (Philippians 4:6-7 WEB).
We encourage you to remember that God is sovereign, and He is in control of all things, including the rise and fall of nations and leaders. Our hope is not in our circumstances or in our leaders, but in God alone. As it is written in Psalm 20:7 WEB, "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of Yahweh our God."
Let us pray for you:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today to lift up our brother who is struggling with disappointment and doubt. We ask that You would comfort him and remind him of Your unfailing love and faithfulness. Help him to see that Your ways are higher than our ways, and that You are working all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose.
We pray that You would renew his faith in Jesus Christ and help him to see that our hope is not in our circumstances or in our leaders, but in You alone. We ask that You would give him a desire to continue seeking You through prayer, reading Your Word, and fellowship with other believers.
We pray that You would raise up godly leaders who will serve You and Your people with integrity and wisdom. We ask that You would bring justice to the oppressed and mercy to the undeserving.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to take heart and to remember that our hope is in God alone. Trust in Him, and He will never fail you. If you have turned away from Jesus Christ do not let another moment go by before returning to Jesus Christ and asking for forgiveness. See 1 John 1:9 WEB, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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