FaithQuest Perspectives
FaithQuest Perspectives
Rom. 8:26 Joining God In His Pain For Humanity
Rom. 8:26 Joining God In His Pain For Humanity
Rom. 8:26 Joining God In His Pain For Humanity
Friday 16th December 2022
Join Colin Cook as he discusses Rom. 8:26 and how sharing in God's sorrow can aid in addiction recovery in 'How it Happens with Colin Cook'.
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Get the buttons here!Embracing God's Sorrow: How Rom. 8:26 Can Aid Addiction Recovery
Make it clear to your heart, then, that god is not sitting up there as if he knew nothing of our pain. We know it is the groanings of the spirit within us.
Ever wondered how divine sorrow can intersect with your journey to overcome addiction? In this episode of 'How it Happens with Colin Cook', Colin takes listeners through the thought-provoking verse of Rom. 8:26. He unpacks how the spirit of God groans within us, sharing in our pain and guiding us towards healing. Colin delves into the concept of joining God in His sorrow for humanity, suggesting that this shared sorrow can be a powerful tool in overcoming addiction.
Colin sheds light on the crucial role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, especially in our weakest moments. He explains that the suffering of Christ is the ultimate expression of God's sorrow, a clear indication that God is intimately aware of our struggles. Rather than shying away from our groans and heaviness, Colin encourages embracing them as signs of the Holy Spirit's work within us.
The episode also touches on the often frustrating reality of unanswered prayers, framing them as another form of spiritual groaning. Colin's message is one of hope and reassurance, reminding listeners that they can hand over their pain and needs to God. If you're grappling with addiction or feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, this episode offers a comforting and spiritually enriching perspective.