- What has God been teaching you through this tough experience? About Himself, about you, about others, about life?
- Are you able to fix your eyes on Jesus so that you do not “grow weary and lose heart?” (Hebrews 12:1-4)
- Do you “cast all your cares” on Him? Do you still believe He cares for you? (1 Peter 5:7)
- Have you taken time to be honest before God about how you feel? Are you feeling any anger toward God? Have you told Him that?
- Do you believe that God has your best interests at heart?
- How has this tough experience affected your relationship with the important people in your life? Spouse, kids, friends, etc.
- Have you examined what part you may have played in your current circumstances?
- Have you forgiven others who may have hurt you, or have you nursed the hurt?
- Have you made a list of all the things you can thank God for even now?
- Have you considered the powerful testimony you are setting for those around you? (Acts 16:22-31)
- Are you aware of how often God’s word describes people in troubles, especially the Psalms and in the Book of Job? Can we discuss that together?
- Do you see your suffering in light of eternity? (2 Corinthians 4:18)
- Have you talked to your pastor or local church leadership about your current sufferings and how to seek God in the midst of them?
- Do you have a local church home that can help meet your physical and emotional needs?
