10 Things to do When Your Faith is Tested

Sometimes life is difficult, and it’s easy to wonder why.

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Here are 10 things to do when your faith in God is being tested.

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Journal Write in a journal. Get your feelings out. Put those frustrations on paper and then give it to God. Put it away, fold it up and burn it, whatever helps you dismiss those frustrations.

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Be Open Make your struggles public (when you are ready). Self-publish a book. Become a speaker for a support group. Share with people who are interested in you.

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SWIPE UP TO SEE THEM ALL!

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