**This article originally appeared on radical.net and was authored by Cole Shift, Grayson Pease, and Riley Lackey    Throughout much of our Christian lives, we tried to pursue the Lord on our own. We followed Jesus apart from community that knew, loved, and challenged us to walk with Jesus each day. After belonging to healthy small groups in our church and …

Steps to Finding Peace When you experience suffering… Pray your pain to God. This is what it means to lament. Remember that God is holy, sovereign, and a good Father. Cling to God’s promises (Psalm 32:10; Isaiah 43:1-2; Romans 8:28; Hebrews 13:5, etc.). Share your burdens with godly friends. When you struggle to forgive… Recall the mercy and grace God …