Don’t equate the presence of God with a good mood or a pleasant temperament. God is near whether you’re happy or not. But do quarry from your Bible a list of the deep qualities of God, and press them to your heart. My list reads like this: He is still sovereign. He still knows my name. Angels still respond to His call. God is still faithful. He is not caught off guard. He uses everything for His glory and my ultimate good. Lay hold of the unchanging character of God. Pray your pain out. Pound the table. Even Jesus offered up prayers with what Hebrews … Listen Now

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