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Loving God in Life’s Biggest Disappointments

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Jul 24, 2025
The podcast dives deep into the emotional turmoil of unfulfilled desires. A poignant story of a woman’s life-altering accident raises questions about faith and disappointment. It highlights the struggle of faith when longing for companionship and addresses the complexities of prolonged singleness. Listeners are encouraged to transform unmet longings into deeper relationships with Christ, trusting in God's timing. The discussion also explores how to manage disappointment while nurturing joy and fostering community support to cultivate hope.
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ANECDOTE

Personal Story of Suffering and Doubt

  • An anonymous woman shares her suffering after a severe accident and long recovery.
  • She struggles with unfulfilled desires for marriage and questions her faith in God's promises.
INSIGHT

Faith Amid Longing and Suffering

  • Millions experience deep unfulfilled desires, even while trusting God.
  • Biblical promises don't negate ongoing longing and suffering, exemplified by Paul and his thorn.
ANECDOTE

Examples of Fruitful Singleness

  • John Piper recalls inspired single women in his church who lived fruitful lives.
  • They desired marriage but glorified God through service and joy in singleness.
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