When everything we’re going through--pain, loss, tragedy, grief--suggests that God can’t help us or doesn’t care, it seems unwise to place our confidence in Him. But nothing could be farther from the truth.This discussion guide to Trusting God by Navigator author Jerry Bridges features discussion questions that study what the Bible has to say about God's sovereignty, His mercy, and His love.For individual or small-group discussion.
JERRY BRIDGES was an author and conference speaker. His most popular book, The Pursuit of Holiness, has sold over one million copies. Jerry was on the staff of The Navigators for over fifty years, and currently served in the Collegiate Mission where he was involved primarily in staff development, but also served as a speaker resource to the campus ministries.
Christians struggling to trust a God who has seemingly caused hurt and pain should read this book. The truths contained within aren't always easy to digest, but they do provide a perspective to help navigate the pains and disappointments of life. Readers looking to park on this theme for some time should read this book; for a more glancing treatment of understanding God in the midst of suffering, try Torn by Jud Wilhite.