In this episode, I walk through Jeremiah 32:17—"Ah Lord God! Behold, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you." I share vulnerable pieces of my own story—miscarriage, legal battles, and my husband's cancer diagnosis—and ask the hard question: Has God failed us when we face suffering? I explore God's definition of good versus our own, Jesus' example of surrender in the Garden of Gethsemane, and how we can find purpose in pain by surrendering our will to God's.
Episode Summary
I'm digging into Jeremiah 32:17, a verse that declares God's power over all creation and reminds us that nothing is too hard for Him. Through personal testimony, I wrestle with the tension between God's promises and our experiences of suffering. I examine how God defines good differently than we do, how Jesus modeled surrender in Gethsemane, and how we can trust God's plan even when it hurts.
Key Points with Timestamps
• 0:00 – Introduction and Jeremiah 32:17 reading
• 1:15 – Personal testimony: miscarriage, legal battles, husband's cancer
• 3:45 – The question: Has God failed us?
• 5:20 – God's definition of good vs. our definition
• 7:30 – Jesus' example in Gethsemane: "Not my will, but yours be done"
• 9:45 – Finding purpose through surrender
• 11:20 – Practical encouragement: journaling and community
• 12:30 – Bonus verse: Ephesians 3:14-21
Mentioned Links
• Visit https://rachelgrit.com for blog posts, resources, and more encouragement
Supporting Verses
• Jeremiah 32:17 – "Nothing is too hard for you"
• Luke 22:42 – Jesus in Gethsemane: "Not my will, but yours be done"
• Ephesians 3:14-21 – God's power at work within us
• Romans 8:28 – All things work together for good
What's Next?
• Journal about areas where you need to surrender your will to God's
• Pray through your pain, asking God to help you trust His definition of good
• Get involved in community—don't walk through suffering alone
• Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today
Topics Covered
• Trusting God in suffering
• Surrendering our will to God's will
• Jesus' example in the Garden of Gethsemane
• God's definition of good vs. our expectations
• Finding purpose in pain
• The power of community in hard times
• ADHD and motherhood perspective on faith
Social Media Links:
TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@rachel.grit
Website: http://rachelgrit.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/rachelgrit
Youtube: http://youtube.com/@rachelgrit
Noise Journal: http://rachelgrit.com/noisejournal
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