The new year began with so much promise that I never expected the next several months of my life to be overshadowed by fear and doubt. To combat this indescribable gloom, I reached out to my Bible study teacher, clung to specific verses, sought advice from peers, and prayed—yet I couldn’t shake off this heavy cloak of darkness. I felt like Job in the Bible who had been enjoying life until a period of deep distress made him want to question everything he knew about God. Perhaps you can relate…
