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why did god let this happen to me?
Answer:
The question of why God lets bad things happen to us is a complex one. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with this very issue. It's natural to wonder why God would allow us to experience pain or hardship. But the truth is, God is not a distant, uncaring deity who simply allows bad things to happen to us. Rather, He is a loving Father who is working all things together for our good, even when we can't see it. When we ask why God lets us experience pain or hardship, we often assume that He is trying to teach us a lesson or punish us in some way. But the Bible teaches us that God's purpose is not to make us jump through hoops or to prove our worth to Him. Rather, His purpose is to draw us closer to Himself, to help us see our need for a Savior, and to transform us into the image of Christ. This process can be painful and difficult, but it is ultimately for our good. As I reflect on my own life, I'm reminded of the times when God has allowed me to experience hardship or difficulty. It's not that He was trying to punish me or teach me a lesson, but rather that He was working to refine me, to help me see my need for Him, and to draw me closer to Himself. And I've seen this same pattern in the lives of those around me, including my wife Susan and our children Joshua and Rebecca. Even in the midst of difficulty, God is working to bring about good, to transform us, and to help us become more like Christ.
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