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Your Question:
why did god take away my ability to walk?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the pain and frustration you're feeling from not being able to walk. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with similar challenges, and it's natural to wonder why God would take away our ability to walk. But let's consider the story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2:2-12. Jesus didn't deny that God alone can heal, but instead, He showed that He had the authority to forgive sins and heal the paralyzed man. The paralyzed man had lost the use of his legs, but Jesus commanded him to get up and walk. The doctor's analogy comes to mind - just because you still have your legs, it doesn't mean you have the strength to walk. You need supernatural aid from God to sustain and lead you. In the same way, Jesus gave the paralyzed man the strength to walk, and he was able to stand up, take his mat, and walk out in full view of everyone. As we navigate our struggles, we must remember that God's ways are not our ways, and His plans are not our plans. He may take away our ability to walk for a reason, but it's not because He's abandoned us. Rather, it's an opportunity for us to surrender, to suffer, and to trust in His goodness and sovereignty. As Psalm 84:11 says, "No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly." Let's trust in God's goodness and seek His guidance as we navigate our challenges.
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