Spiritual guidance powered by AI and grounded in Scripture
Your Question:
Why is God letting me suffer so much?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the pain and frustration in your words. It's natural to feel that way when we're going through suffering. But let me share with you what I've learned from my own experiences and from Scripture. Suffering is not random or senseless. It's a part of life, and it can be used by God to make us stronger, wiser, and more useful in His hands. You see, God is not the one who causes suffering, but He is gracious and loving enough to make it count. He can use our suffering to teach us valuable lessons, to help us grow in our faith, and to make us more compassionate and understanding towards others. It's not about God's reasons being inscrutable or unjust; it's about His loving and gracious nature. As the Bible says, "And not only this, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope" (Romans 5:3-4). I want to encourage you to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when you don't understand why you're suffering. Remember that Jesus Christ, who is our example and our Savior, suffered willingly and obediently according to God's will. He took our suffering upon Himself, and in doing so, He showed us the depth of God's love and compassion. May we learn from His example and trust in God's loving and gracious nature, even in the midst of suffering.
Sources:
depression
edward welch
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
Want to ask a new question?
Ask a new question and get an answer from our AI pastor.