Life Issues Counseling – Introduction
Life Issues Counseling at Unbroken Covenant Cathedral exists to bring healing, strength, and hope through the power of Jesus Christ and the truth of God’s Word. We recognize that suffering is a part of life in a fallen world, and it can raise deep questions about purpose, faith, and endurance. Yet Scripture assures us that God is present even in our pain.
Our counseling ministry is Christ-centered, Bible-based, and Spirit-led. Through prayer, Scripture, and compassionate counsel, individuals are guided to encounter God’s comfort, discover renewed hope, and grow stronger through life’s challenges. No season of suffering is wasted when placed in God’s hands.
Life Issue: Suffering
Finding God’s Presence and Purpose in Pain
Suffering may come in many forms—physical illness, emotional pain, loss, persecution, disappointment, or prolonged hardship. While suffering is never easy, it is not meaningless. Jesus Himself suffered, demonstrating that pain does not mean God is absent. In Christ, suffering becomes a place where faith is refined and God’s power is revealed.
“Though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered.”
— Hebrews 5:8
Biblical Understanding of Suffering
Suffering is part of life in a broken world
God is present in suffering, not distant from it
Christ understands pain because He endured it
Suffering can produce spiritual growth and endurance
God promises comfort, strength, and eternal hope
Christ-Centered Solutions for Suffering
1. Draw Near to God in the Midst of Pain
Seek God through prayer, even when answers are unclear
Invite God’s presence into moments of weakness
Trust God’s heart when circumstances are hard
Lean on God’s faithfulness, not feelings
“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart.” (Psalm 34:18)
2. Find Strength in Christ’s Suffering
Remember that Jesus endured suffering for our redemption
Take comfort in knowing Christ understands your pain
Unite your suffering with Christ’s victory
Trust that Christ walks with you through every trial
“For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses.” (Hebrews 4:15)
3. Allow God to Shape You Through the Process
Understand that suffering can refine faith
Allow hardship to develop perseverance and character
Resist bitterness and remain open to God’s work
Trust that growth often happens in difficult seasons
“The testing of your faith produces patience.” (James 1:3)
4. Lean on God’s Word for Hope and Comfort
Meditate on God’s promises daily
Speak Scripture over moments of despair
Let God’s Word anchor your soul
Replace fear with faith through truth
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)
5. Stay Connected to Godly Community
Do not suffer in isolation
Allow others to pray, encourage, and support you
Share burdens with trusted believers
Accept help as a gift from God
“Bear one another’s burdens.” (Galatians 6:2)
6. Trust God’s Purpose Beyond the Pain
Believe that God is working even when unseen
Remember that suffering is temporary, but God’s glory is eternal
Hold onto the promise of restoration
Fix your eyes on the hope ahead
“For our light affliction… is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” (2 Corinthians 4:17)
7. Rest in the Promise of Eternal Hope
Look forward to the restoration God has promised
Remember that suffering will not last forever
Trust in the hope of resurrection and eternal life
Allow hope to sustain you daily
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (Revelation 21:4)
A Word of Hope
Suffering may feel overwhelming, but it is not the end of your story. God is present in every tear, every prayer, and every moment of endurance. In Christ, pain is never wasted—God uses it to shape faith, deepen trust, and reveal His glory.
At Unbroken Covenant Cathedral, Life Issues Counseling is here to walk with you through suffering with compassion, prayer, and biblical truth. You are not alone, and your pain has purpose in God’s redemptive plan.
“Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.”
— Psalm 126:5