When my disabled daughter was younger, I didn’t understand how common it is for special needs parents to experience faith struggles. Gut-wrenching questions and chronic grief can create spiritual angst. I now realize that during this time of pain and confusion, we can deepen our intimacy with God and receive His comfort and help. But instead of drawing closer to God in my heartache, I pulled away in hurt and anger. I felt guilty for my thoughts toward God, so I stopped praying. As a result, I grew disillusioned with God, and my depression and anxiety worsened.
Consider these ways of drawing closer to God:
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