178: When God Doesn't Make Sense: What the Bible Says to Do When You’re Confused or Hurting

When God’s Ways Leave You Confused or Hurting

What do you do when God doesn’t make sense?

When you’re praying… trusting… being faithful — yet grief still comes, sickness lingers, finances stay tight, or answers never arrive?

In this episode, we wrestle honestly with one of the most difficult and unsettling passages in Scripture — Ezekiel 24, where God tells the prophet Ezekiel that his wife will die and then commands him not to mourn publicly.

This episode is for:

• Christian women walking through grief, loss, sickness, or deep confusion

• Believers struggling to reconcile God’s goodness with painful circumstances

• Anyone asking, “God, what are You doing — and can I still trust You?”

You’ll learn what the Bible says to do when God’s actions feel confusing or unfair, why God is not a “genie in a bottle,” and how to anchor your faith when understanding feels out of reach.

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Episode Highlights

00:00 – What do we do when God doesn’t make sense? 00:26 – Health Clarity Sessions for faith-based guidance 00:48 – Why we sometimes treat God like a genie in a bottle 01:18 – Seeking God’s hand instead of seeking God Himself 01:48 – Why the book of Ezekiel feels unfamiliar and uncomfortable 02:41 – Who Ezekiel was and why his name matters 03:11 – Ezekiel 24: God tells Ezekiel his wife will die 04:07 – Why this passage feels unfair and deeply troubling 05:06 – The limits of human perspective compared to God’s 06:06 – Real-life moments when God’s ways feel confusing 07:32 – What to do instead of walking away or becoming bitter 08:27 – Jesus as the ultimate proof that God can be trusted 08:55 – Bible verses for comfort in grief and confusion 10:17 – Encouragement for sickness, loss, and hardship 11:15 – How God uses other people to show His love 12:15 – Why loneliness is spiritually and physically harmful 12:44 – A final promise from Deuteronomy 31:8

When God Doesn’t Do What We Expect

Many of us were taught—intentionally or not—that if we follow God closely enough, life will work out neatly.

But Scripture tells a different story.

Ezekiel 24 reminds us that:

• God is not transactional

• Faith does not guarantee comfort

• Obedience does not always come with explanation

That doesn’t mean God is cruel. It means His purposes are larger than our perspective.

And when we don’t understand what He’s doing, we’re invited to trust who He is.

What the Bible Says to Do When God Doesn’t Make Sense

Instead of:

• Walking away from God

• Assuming He is unfair

• Demanding answers we may not receive

Scripture invites us to:

• Press in, not pull back

• Seek God Himself, not just outcomes

• Trust His character when His actions confuse us

Jesus is the clearest proof that God can be trusted:

• He entered suffering willingly

• He endured injustice without explanation

• He laid down His life in love

When God’s ways don’t make sense, the cross still does.

Bible Verses for Comfort When You’re Confused or Hurting

If you’re grieving, weary, or struggling to understand God’s plan, these promises matter:

• Psalm 34:18 – The Lord is near to the brokenhearted

• Matthew 5:3–4 – Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted

• 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 – The God of all comfort comforts us in all our affliction

• Deuteronomy 31:8 – He will not leave you or forsake you

The Bible may not always explain why — but it consistently reveals God’s heart.

Key Takeaways

• God is not a genie; He desires relationship, not transactions

• It’s okay to admit when Scripture feels hard or confusing

• Trust is built on God’s character, not circumstances

• God often comforts us through other people

• Loneliness is dangerous — community is essential

• Even when life doesn’t make sense, God goes before you

Final Encouragement

If you’re confused… hurting… grieving… or weary — you are not alone.

God loves you with an everlasting love. He wants to comfort you. And He often does that through His people.

Lean into Him. Reach out for connection. And hold tightly to this promise:

“It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with y