# God Is Present When His People Suffer

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Podcast: [Ultimately with R.C. Sproul](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ultimately-with-r-c-sproul-1062481)
Published: 2026-05-27T05:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

God never promised His people a life free from suffering and sorrow in this world. But He has promised to be with us when we hurt. Today, R.C. Sproul invites us to take courage in the presence of the Lord. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/god-is-present-when-his-people-suffer/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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