Unwritten Jesus Wept: Finding the Answer to Pain Not in Explanation, but in Presence
Aug 26, 2025
Ben Kelly shares his powerful journey through suffering, beginning with his idyllic life at Harvard and the devastating return of his girlfriend Molly's cancer. He highlights the impact of persistent love from FOCUS missionaries, particularly Mike, during his darkest days. At the SEEK conference, an encounter with Christ's sorrow revealed that true healing lies in presence, not explanations. Ben's transformative experience led him to become a FOCUS missionary himself, where he now raises a family and continues to share that same love and compassion with others.
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Freshman Year: Faith Meets Tragedy
- Ben describes arriving at Harvard and diving deep into faith with FOCUS missionaries who felt radically joyful and alive.
- He contrasts that growth with his girlfriend Molly's cancer returning, which shattered his idyllic world and faith expectations.
Grief, Doubt, And Persistent Presence
- After Molly's death Ben felt his belief in a loving God collapse, though he still believed in God.
- Mike, a missionary, repeatedly called, visited, and showed persistent love without trying to fix Ben's doubts.
Seven-Hour Drive Of Quiet Love
- Mike and the FOCUS team drove seven hours to attend Molly's funeral without telling Ben they were coming.
- That unexpected, gratuitous kindness planted a seed that began to soften Ben's hardened heart.
