Forsaken By God

An episode of the Trails Church podcast, hosted by Trails Church Winnipeg, titled "Forsaken By God" was published on June 30, 2025 and runs 43 minutes.

June 30, 2025 ·43m · Trails Church

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Summary

In this sermon, we’ll be reflecting on Psalm 22 in a message titled “Forsaken by God.” We’ll walk through one of the most haunting cries in all of Scripture: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” words spoken both by David in anguish and by Jesus on the cross. This psalm helps us see that even in our deepest sorrow, God is at work. Christ was truly forsaken so that we, in Him, never will be. Come ready to explore how our suffering, rather than silencing our faith, can actually become the very means God uses to advance His kingdom.How to Pray and Prepare: • Ask God to soften your heart and strengthen your faith amid trials. • Pray that those struggling with sorrow or silence from God would find hope in Christ’s forsakenness for us. •Read Psalm 22 in advance and meditate on how Christ fulfills it.Key Verse:“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” – Psalm 22:1

Episode Description

In this sermon, we’ll be reflecting on Psalm 22 in a message titled “Forsaken by God.”
We’ll walk through one of the most haunting cries in all of Scripture: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” words spoken both by David in anguish and by Jesus on the cross.
This psalm helps us see that even in our deepest sorrow, God is at work. Christ was truly forsaken so that we, in Him, never will be.
Come ready to explore how our suffering, rather than silencing our faith, can actually become the very means God uses to advance His kingdom.
How to Pray and Prepare:
    • Ask God to soften your heart and strengthen your faith amid trials.
    • Pray that those struggling with sorrow or silence from God would find hope in Christ’s forsakenness for us.
    •Read Psalm 22 in advance and meditate on how Christ fulfills it.
Key Verse:
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” – Psalm 22:1