Be Encouraged by Bible Characters Who Didn’t Always Feel Okay

Even the most faithful people in the Bible had seasons when they didn’t feel okay. In this message, Pastor Chris Teien shows how God met them in their struggles with His presence, His promises, and His grace. Through Psalm 34, Romans 7–8, and 2 Corinthians 12, discover how you too can find hope and encouragement when life feels overwhelming.  

Link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/17919740

1. Admit we’re not okay – God is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18; Psalm 119:25–28, 143).
2. Bring your burdens to Jesus – He offers rest for your soul and freedom from condemnation (Matthew 11:28–30; Romans 7:14–25; 8:1).
3. Find strength and restoration in God’s grace – His power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9; Matthew 11:29).

Personal Stories from Pastor Chris:

• Falling on the ice and saying “I’m okay” when he wasn’t.
• Getting hit in the head with a post driver and insisting he was fine while bleeding.
   Both stories remind us of the pressure to pretend, and how we need to be honest with God and ourselves.

Notable Quotes:

• “It’s okay to not be okay—but it’s not okay to stay that way.”
• “Jesus knows everything about you. You don’t have to fake it with Him.”
• “God’s grace doesn’t always remove the struggle, but it restores and strengthens you in the middle of it.”

Actionable Takeaways:

•  Admit when you’re not okay and turn to God’s Word.
•  Bring your burdens honestly to Jesus and rest in His promise of no condemnation.
•  Trust His grace to restore your strength in weakness.
•  Lean on Scripture and the Holy Spirit to carry you forward in difficult seasons.

Scripture References:
 Psalm 34:18; Psalm 119:25–28, 143; Matthew 11:28–30; Romans 7:14–25; Romans 8:1; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Matthew 11:29

Keywords: Bible characters, brokenness, grace, Romans 7, Romans 8, Psalm 34, hope in Christ, encouragement, no condemnation, Well Faith Podcast

Challenge:
Don’t hide behind “I’m okay.” Be honest with God, bring your struggles to Jesus, and be encouraged by the same grace that restored His people in the Bible.

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The WELL Faith Podcast shares practical, Bible-based messages from Pastor Chris Teien to help you worship, encourage, learn, and love in everyday life. A new message is released every Sunday. Episodes marked with an asterisk (*) are replay episodes from previous years. Find resources at ChrisTeien.com and Rockwell.Church in Virginia, MN, and follow and review the podcast on your favorite listening platform.