Pause: Inviting God Into Your Suffering
In this episode, Pastors Mark and Devin explore the topic of suffering and its role in spiritual formation. They emphasize that suffering is an unavoidable part of life, even for Christians, and address the tendency to avoid or numb pain rather than confront it. The pastors discuss various forms of suffering, including trauma, and how it can hinder emotional and spiritual maturity.
They recommend naming and feeling one's pain, then inviting God and trusted companions into the healing process. Pastor Mark references Pete Scazzero's approach of "name it, feel it, and invite God into it" as a…
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