The Black Hole, Part 1

Published: Sept. 12, 2012, 4:46 p.m.

If you’ve ever been through a Joseph Pit experience, you probably know what a communications “black hole” feels like. While you are in the pit of adversity, you feel that your world is collapsing, that your life is out of control—and that God is silent. You call out to Him and there is no answer. The silence of a black hole is deafening. You feel isolated and alone. You question God’s love, His care for you, and even His existence.