Curiously Kaitlyn Mailbag! When God Is Silent, Heaven Gets Confusing, and Mercy Feels Inconsistent
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Jan 6, 2026 Exploring the silence of God, the discussion dives into why prayer often feels one-sided. The complexities of the afterlife are unraveled, emphasizing a biblical perspective that centers on resurrection, not mere escape. Kaitlyn tackles the questions of justice and mercy in Scripture, highlighting the contrasting divine responses to human actions. Listeners are encouraged to trust God's character amidst mystery, while practical ethical guidance offers insights for navigating grief and judgment.
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Longing Reveals Our Incomplete Communion
- Prayer feels one-sided because our present relationship with God is limited and awaiting fuller communion.
- Kaitlyn says that longing and dissatisfaction signal a healthy desire for the eventual closer union with God.
Creator–Creature Gap Limits Access
- The creator–creature difference limits how we access God compared to human peers.
- Kaitlyn cautions that human relationship analogies break down because God is not a creature like us.
Respect Mystery When God Is Silent
- Accept mystery: God sometimes speaks directly and sometimes remains silent, and we may not know why.
- Reflect on your life honestly but avoid assuming silence always signals personal failure, Kaitlyn advises.
