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Does God want me to be miserable?

Does God want me to be miserable?

When we’re afraid, we look for people to blame, and God is a convenient target.

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Amy C. Williams
Sep 08, 2022
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Elijah was afraid and fled for his life. He went to Beersheba, a town in Judah, and he left his servant there. Then he went on alone into the wilderness, traveling all day. He sat down under a solitary broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my ancestors who have already died.” …

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