Faith in the Furnace
Faith isn’t always a shield—it’s often a furnace. In suffering, God doesn’t always remove the fire but walks with us through it, refining and shaping us in the flames.
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In suffering, existence is an act of faith. This reflection explores how holding onto ‘I exist’ amidst agony reveals purpose, resilience, and God’s presence in the fire.
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