If I Got It, How Come I'm Not Using It?

You believe in God. You trust Scripture. You pray. So why does life still hurt so much? When suffering hits, many believers recognize a painful gap between what they believe and how prepared they feel to live it out. And If I Got It, How Come I'm Not Using It? speaks honestly, wisely, and hopefully about that tension. Rooted in the Book of Job, pastor and teacher Rev. Dr. Kevin A. Smith guides readers through the real struggles of faith when life makes no sense—when God feels silent, prayers go unanswered, and worship becomes difficult. Instead of offering superficial explanations for suffering, this book provides practical advice for staying connected to God when answers don't come. Inside these pages, readers will learn how to: • Trust God when faith feels present but powerless • Worship honestly despite wounds • Pray amid anger, doubt, and confusion • Navigate well-meaning but harmful advice • Endure without explanations and move forward with faith Written with compassion, in a pastoral tone, and grounded in Scripture, this book is for anyone who has ever wondered, "If I have faith, why is this so hard?" This is not a book explaining why suffering happens. It's about how faith endures it. About the Author Rev. Dr. Kevin A. Smith is a senior pastor, teacher, and U.S. Army veteran with over twenty years of ministry experience. He holds multiple theological degrees and is known for his practical preaching, pastoral care, and commitment to helping people live out their faith authentically. He has walked alongside individuals and families through seasons of grief, loss, and unanswered prayer, writing from personal experience, biblical conviction, and a shepherd's heart.