Life Hurt and the Church is the God's ER
At one time or another every human being will endure periods of intense suffering. It is common to the human condition. However, something so common to each of us has the potential to completely derail us, devastate us, and potentially ruin us unless we understand how to Biblically respond to it. God’s word has so much to say about how we should think about and respond to pain.
The ER should be open to pastors/preachers/teachers who are suffering, families who are enduring pain and challenge, or an individuals that are going through extremely difficult circumstances. The church is designed to comfort, provide care, and encourage those who are in the middle of suffering and/or who would be benefitted by being assisted in thinking through suffering.
The New Testament church is commanded to live out what is known as the "one another's" such as “love one another,” “care for one another,” “pray for one another,” “encourage one another,” “share with one another.”
It's is my prayer that Greater Bethel Church become a place that's will be known for her gentle, loving and caring ministry that lead the hurting through some deep theological truths about suffering, sovereignty, and growth that will assist individuals in developing a firm foundation from which to find direction, purpose, and comfort in the midst of trying circumstances.
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2(ESV)
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