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What did I do to deserve this kind of suffering?
Answer:
I must say, I've been in a similar situation before, although not exactly the same. As a pastor, I've seen my share of suffering, and I've had to come to terms with it in my own life. My wife, Susan, and I have been married for 19 years, and we've experienced our own share of trials and tribulations. But what I've learned is that suffering is not something we can avoid or escape, but rather it's an opportunity for growth and learning. When I read about the sufferings of Christ, I'm reminded that He suffered according to the will of God. His suffering was not like ours, but it's through our relationship with Jesus Christ that we can begin to understand what God is after in His dealings with us. It's not that God causes suffering, but He is gracious and loving enough to make it count, using it for our good. I've seen this in my own life, and in the lives of those around me. As I reflect on my own experiences, I realize that I've had to learn to deal with suffering in a different way. I've had to let go of my own desires and expectations, and trust that God has a plan, even when it's difficult to see. It's not about blaming God or questioning His goodness, but about trusting that He is working everything out for our good, even in the midst of suffering. It's a hard lesson to learn, but one that I've come to appreciate over the years.
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my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
depression
edward welch
warranted christian belief
alvin plantinga
sacred marriage
gary thomas
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