Biblical Answer

Why did God let me lose everything?

The question of why God allows us to experience suffering or loss is a complex one that has puzzled many Christians. It's a question that often stems from a faulty theology of suffering, as seen in the provided information. This theology is rooted in a misunderstanding of God's character and plan. It assumes that God's primary desire is to make us happy and healthy, and that He would therefore always heal us if we were faithful enough. However, this is not the case. God's primary desire is not our happiness or comfort, but rather our holiness and His glory.

In reality, God allows us to experience suffering and loss for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is to teach us to depend on Him more fully, as seen in the story of Job. Sometimes it is to bring about spiritual growth and maturity, as seen in the story of Paul's thorn in the flesh. And sometimes it is simply because of the presence of evil in the world, which God is working to overcome. It's not that God is uncaring or unloving, but rather that He is working out a greater good in our lives, even when we can't see it.

So why did God let you lose everything? It's possible that you were not relying on Him enough, and that He was trying to teach you to trust in Him more fully. It's possible that He was working to bring about spiritual growth and maturity in you, and that the loss was a necessary part of that process. Or it's possible that you were experiencing the effects of evil in the world, and that God was working to overcome that evil in your life. Whatever the reason, it's clear that God is not uncaring or unloving. He is working out a greater good in your life, even when you can't see it. As the Bible says, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28).