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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 42 MIN

When the Water isn't Sweet | Scott Neal

from Forest Park Church · host Forest Park Church

What do you do when life doesn’t turn out the way you hoped? In Part 3 of our series "By the Waters," we walk through the story of Mara in Exodus 15 and wrestle with a difficult reality: following Jesus does not exempt us from pain, disappointment, or bitter seasons. But Christianity doesn’t teach us to deny bitterness. It teaches us what to do with it. If you’ve ever asked: “God, where are You?” “Why is this happening?” “How much longer?” …this message is for you. The same God who brought Israel through the Red Sea met them at the bitter water too. And the same God who met them there still meets us in our wilderness seasons today. Mara is real. But Mara is not final. Elim is coming. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest messages and content by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/forestparkchurch?sub_confirmation=1 To support our ministry and help us continue to reach people in Elizabeth City, and around the world click here: http://www.forestparkchurch.com/give/ Our mission: Help people follow Jesus one step at a time. Stay Connected with FPC _______________________________ Website: http://www.forestparkchurch.com Forest Park Church Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/forestparklive Forest Park Church Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/forestparkchurch Forest Park Church TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forestparkchurch Scott Neal Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scottnealonline Scott Neal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/scottnealfpc

What do you do when life doesn’t turn out the way you hoped? In Part 3 of our series "By the Waters," we walk through the story of Mara in Exodus 15 and wrestle with a difficult reality: following Jesus does not exempt us from pain, disappointment, or bitter seasons. But Christianity doesn’t teach us to deny bitterness. It teaches us what to do with it. If you’ve ever asked:“God, where are You?”“Why is this happening?”“How much longer?”…this message is for you. The same God who brought Israel through the Red Sea met them at the bitter water too. And the same God who met them there still meets us in our wilderness seasons today. Mara is real.But Mara is not final.Elim is coming. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest messages and content by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/forestparkchurch?sub_confirmation=1 To support our ministry and help us continue to reach people in Elizabeth City, and around the world click here: http://www.forestparkchurch.com/give/ Our mission:Help people follow Jesus one step at a time. Stay Connected with FPC_______________________________Website: http://www.forestparkchurch.comForest Park Church Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/forestparkliveForest Park Church Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/forestparkchurchForest Park Church TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forestparkchurchScott Neal Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scottnealonlineScott Neal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/scottnealfpc

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What do you do when life doesn’t turn out the way you hoped? In Part 3 of our series "By the Waters," we walk through the story of Mara in Exodus 15 and wrestle with a difficult reality: following Jesus does not exempt us from pain, disappointment,...

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