When Life Gets Harder, Keep Carrying the Cross: Episode 398

Send us Fan MailThe moment you decide you want to do better, why does the world feel like it gets meaner, louder, and harder to survive? We sit with that uncomfortable reality and bring it back to Scripture, because trials and tribulations are not random when you’re walking with Christ. I read from 2 Corinthians and Ephesians and talk through the pain, sacrifice, and suffering so many of us carry quietly, plus the question we’re almost afraid to say out loud: “Dear God, why me?”We reflect on what it means to share in Christ’s suffering and still expect His glory, righteousness, and victory. I unpack 2 Corinthians 5:7, “we walk by faith, not by sight,” and why faith is more than optimism. It’s trust, loyalty, and movement when you don’t get the full plan, just the next step. If you’ve been stuck in autopilot, mistaking familiar discomfort for “normal,” this will challenge you to keep moving with God as your lamp.We also talk spiritual warfare in plain terms through Ephesians 6:12, and how modern life can train us to live by what we see. Politics, celebrity influence, the music we absorb, AI, and social media can build convincing false realities that steal attention and dull discernment. I share why it matters to slow down, listen for truth, and test what resonates in your soul, not just what spikes your emotions.If you’re carrying something too heavy, we end with a simple practice: lay the burden at God’s feet, keep your heart posture honest, and trust His timing as He shapes your wisdom for the purpose you’re praying for. Subscribe, share this with someone in a storm, and leave a review if it helps. What’s the hardest part of walking by faith right now?©2022-2026 Soul Healer17:77, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Any copying of this poetry and audio in whole or part is prohibited. *I do not own the rights to the royalty free music*Have a lovely day and stay blessedSupport the show