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When You Hit Rock Bottom, God Is Still There
There are moments in life when everything seems to fall apart. Dreams collapse, relationships break, and loss or loneliness can feel overwhelming. Rock bottom feels like the end - like there is nowhere left to go. But from a Christian perspective, rock bottom is not the end. It may actually be the place where something new begins.
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God Meets Us in Our Lowest Moments
Scripture shows us again and again that God does His greatest work in our lowest seasons. The Prodigal Son only turned back after losing everything, and instead of rejection, he was met with love. Jonah cried out to God from the depths of the sea. Job, after losing nearly everything, encountered God in a deeper and more powerful way. David wrote some of his most heartfelt prayers while broken and afraid. These stories remind us that God does not wait for us at our best. He meets us in our worst.
Why Rock Bottom Can Be a Turning Point
Rock bottom has a way of stripping everything away - pride, distractions, and the illusion that we are in control. What remains is truth. Sometimes it is only when we realize we cannot fix everything on our own that we finally turn fully to God. Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Your lowest moment is not where God abandons you - it is often where He draws closest.
You Are Not Finished
It may feel like your story is over, but in Christianity, what looks like an ending is often the beginning of something greater. The cross looked like defeat, yet it led to the resurrection. God specializes in bringing life out of what seems dead, hope out of despair, and purpose out of pain. Your current situation does not define your final outcome.
What To Do When You’re at Rock Bottom
When you find yourself at rock bottom, start by turning to God honestly in prayer. You do not need perfect words - just an open heart. Let go of the need to control everything and trust that God is working even when you cannot see it. Stay connected to others, especially those who can guide you spiritually, like a priest or pastor. And most importantly, take one small step forward. You do not need to fix your entire life today. Just begin.
A New Beginning in Disguise
Rock bottom feels like loss, but it can also be a reset. It is often where God removes what is unstable so He can rebuild something stronger. You may not understand it now, but this could be the moment your life begins to change in a deeper and more meaningful way.
If you are at rock bottom, remember this: you are not buried - you are being planted. And with God, what is planted in darkness can rise into something far greater than you ever imagined.
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