{"product_id":"book-nj0g","title":"Why God Delays in Answering?  and left me Alone with My Pains","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy does God delay in answering?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do I pray, weep, fast—and still, silence?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this soul-piercing sermon by \u003cstrong\u003ePope Shenouda III\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for his divine wisdom and spirit-led counsel, we explore one of the hardest and holiest questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does God seem far away in times of pain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Why, O Lord, do You stand far off? Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble?” (Psalm 10:1) And many of us today echo this cry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut maybe God’s silence isn’t absence. Maybe it’s preparation. Maybe it’s grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough powerful biblical stories—from \u003cstrong\u003eAbraham\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003eJoseph\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHannah\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003eElijah\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the \u003cstrong\u003ePsalms\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003eIsaiah\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eNew Testament\u003c\/strong\u003e—we uncover the deep truth:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod may delay, but He never forgets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe works in silence. He prepares in stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis “delay” is often His way of strengthening our soul, deepening our trust, cleansing our heart, and shaping us for a greater purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.” (Psalm 37:7) “Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” (Isaiah 40:31)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis message is for every soul that has whispered,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Lord, I’ve waited so long. Where are You?”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Faith is not believing that God will work… it is knowing that He is \u003cstrong\u003ealready working\u003c\/strong\u003e.” (John 5:17) “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten.” (Joel 2:25)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📖 Let this message bring peace to the restless, calm to the weary, and hope to the discouraged.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49804281676080,"sku":"BDnj0g","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/nj0g-cover.jpg?v=1758174465","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-nj0g","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}